Name: Cody Daniel
Semester/Year started
at WCC: Fall 2009
Semester/Year started
at TRiO SSS: Fall
2009
Degree Earned at WCC
or 4 year college: AA
in Liberal Arts
How has TRiO SSS
helped you? What services have you used?
I always thought school was boring, but I knew it had
to be done. I was one of those guys who
only wanted to be on campus during the time of my class and nothing more. I
would be one of those who sat by the door and first to try and leave – if I
even decided to go to class that day. When
I began at WCC, I was recommended to become a participant of TRiO SSS, as I was
a recipient of financial aid. As a free
program, I signed up and was hesitant to really get involved. I just stopped by every once in a while to
use the computers for homework or print out a paper. As I took math classes, I began to take full
advantage of the peer tutoring services through TRiO. My first tutor, was very friendly,
knowledgeable, patient, and made me feel very welcome. As our tutoring relationship grew, for the
first time, I really felt like an active participant of TRiO. The staff, Roy, Russell, and Ruby, and the
peer mentors and tutors were always helpful and understanding, which was why I
always went there to study or even hang out between classes.
Throughout the semesters at WCC, not only did TRiO
help me to improve in my studies and guide me through my college career, but I
also made many friends along the way.
TRiO has such a mix of people of different generations, cultures, and
backgrounds that it was a great opportunity to see things from others'
perspectives and hear their stories. As
I made many friends, I always found myself going back to TRiO to keep me
motivated to pursue higher education. What started as acquaintances, slowly
became friends, and now and forever, a part of my family.
Without programs like TRiO, that provide excellent
services to the students who need and seek help with college, many would be
discouraged from even trying to get a degree.
Personally, without it, I probably would have ended up failing all of my
classes and given up on school. But with
the tutoring, computer services, and support of many voices in TRiO to push on,
I was eventually able to complete my Associate Degree in Spring 2012. There are
not enough words to express how grateful I am for TRiO SSS through my college
experience. I can't thank them enough
for how much they have helped me.
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