海角社区

When I was a high school student, I never thought I would be able to say I am vice president of student government, the social media coordinator for the Human Services Club, an 海角社区 honors graduate, and transferring to my dream school, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I didn’t care for school, had a very low GPA, and had no extracurricular activities. I began to get my grades up and engage in clubs during my senior year, but I still struggled to give it my all.

At ECC, I made sure to start on the right foot. My grades improved, and I made the honors list my first year, moving up to the dean’s list by my second year. Though my classes were remote, I learned about Student Life through ECC’s website and wanted to become more engaged on campus through clubs, so I reached out. I connected with the Student Government and the Human Services Club and was elected to an officer position where I have learned many valuable leadership skills.

ECC allowed me to mature and learn, something I would not have gotten anywhere else. After high school, I thought I wouldn’t have a future as I was seen as a typical “lazy” student. ECC has prepared me for success, and I am ready to take on the next chapter in my life.

Claudia Robles '22
Associate in Arts
Elgin, Ill.