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From Abroad to Belonging: An International Student Finds His Place and Purpose at DVC
An international student’s journey from abroad to belonging—discover how DVC helped him find purpose, community and a place to call home.
From Coding to Coaching: DVC's Kelly Anderson Finds Joy in New Personal Training Career
After nearly two decades in the IT industry, Kelly Anderson decided to transition into the fitness industry, a field she had long been passionate about.
For Jordan Davis DVC Felt Like Home The Moment He Stepped On Campus
Jordan Davis explored multiple community colleges before choosing Diablo Valley College. It was a meeting with Football Coach, Mike Darr, that convinced Jordan that DVC was the right place to achieve his goals. “When he told me to come meet him at the school it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus.”
You are Never Too Old to Set Another Goal or to Dream a New Dream
Aikisha Reeves started her college journey at DVC as a high school graduate in 1999 but an unexpected event cut that journey short. “My first attempt at DVC ended abruptly because I unexpectedly went into premature labor.” Aikisha’s priorities naturally needed to shift when she became a young mother caring for a premature baby. It was almost fifteen years later that Aikisha decided to give DVC another try. “I was seeking a career change but found that advancement opportunities were very narrow without a proper degree so, my desire to further my education evolved.”