Student Voices

Having such understanding, caring and supportive professors at GGC has made balancing school and work that much easier.

Jimmy Cenescar

Criminal justice / criminology, political science minor

People need to know there are a lot of different reasons we need special education in schools,” said Andrew Reynolds, who came to GGC because its special education program has an excellent reputation. “It’s not just because kids aren’t smart.

Andrew Reynolds

Education, special education concentration

As a STEM major, I visited the AEC frequently my freshman year for tutoring in math which was not my strong suit in high school,” Nekaybaw Evans said. “Working one-on-one with tutors helped me tremendously.

Nekaybaw Evans

Exercise science, health promotion concentration, gender studies minor

When I go to class and witness the love that my professors have for their craft, I can’t help but want to put in my best work.

Eric Thomas, Jr.

Human development and aging services major, gender studies minor

Before coming to GGC, I never really imagined myself front and center.

Kevin Becerra-Cardoza

Biology, cell biology and biotechnology concentration

Initially, I was really concerned about fitting in with the student population because I am an older returning student, but there is a good mix of age groups, not to mention ethnicities, so I worried for no reason.

Laurie Melonja-Seall

Business administration, supply chain management concentration

I expected a small campus with outdated facilities. Instead I experienced a modern, beautiful campus and received encouragement from the leaders, professors and even the college president.

Kelly Duckworth

Elementary education

Don’t be afraid to ask questions or throw yourself into an interest or organization. Along the way, you’ll learn from each experience.

Luis Montanez

Cinema and media arts production

I have become a better leader, and since GGC is such a diverse school, I have learned about and come to appreciate so many different cultures.

Caroline Briggs

Information technology, systems and security concentration, mathematics minor

[In high school,] I wasn’t driven to go to college. I was one of those people who just wanted to get a job and do something else.

Torriane Hardeman

Psychology