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Finally... the day is here! Today, I graduated from @laguardiacc and I can’t believe I did it ! The feeling is surreal and it’s amazing to see how far I’ve came. In just two years as a student at LaGuardia, a member of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, and deaf myself, the challenges has made me a better student because it helped me to be more self-assured and outspoken. This process brought me to begin trusting myself all over again and started the journey within to find my own sense of self, purpose, and my own validation that got me to where I am with God’s help. I do not let my deafness become an excuse to why I cannot succeed because I’ve proved myself of my worth and what I’m capable of. The reason I’m telling y’all this b/c few years ago, I had a different mindset and did not find the importance of education at all. It all changed when I took 3-year hiatus from school and decided it was time to find myself. Now, all those years flew by and I still am in shock that I’m now closing this chapter of my journey. What feels like the end is often the beginning ❤️
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First, I’m sure y’all are wondering why I’m not in NY celebrating my accomplishment. Well... I booked this trip to Costa Rica months ago and forgot to check the schedule to avoid any conflicts. Hence, the reason why I’m not there lol . However, the most important part is that I’m finished with this chapter that meant so much to me and it’s time to open a new one. To all the people that have been there for me, thank you so much for believing in me and giving endless support that enabled me to finish my goals and with that, I’m eternally grateful and I love y’all
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Con-grad-ulations, to me!
Matthew Bryant
LaGuardia Community College
Associate in Arts- Liberal Arts: Social Science and Humanities
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✨Cultivate your own mind ✨ I created this painting as a form of gratitude with all my college professors for helping me to become a better version of my self. Thank you! .
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Some People were asking me if I was graduating HS. Some people asked if I was graduating when I clearly had on a cap and gown and some people said congratulations. #LAGCCGRAD2019 #laguardiacommunitycollege #asaplaguardia #cuny #graduate #barclaycenter #lagccalumni #theaterprogram #lagcccommencement #commencement2019
CONGRATULATIONS to Lope Jan (LJ) Williams, who was awarded the 2019 NRHC Student of the Year Award at a Two-Year Institution! ( <<*EIGHT*>> LaGuardia students attended the annual Northeast Regional Council (NRHC) Conference in Baltimore, MD. LJ was among these eight.)
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In addition to the award, at the NRHC Conference LJ Wiliams presented her research poster titled “Target is ‘Targeting’ Jackson Heights’”.
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At LaGuardia, LJ has excelled in her classes and has worked tirelessly as an executive member of the Honors Student Advisory Committee (HSAC), which programs student-driven initiatives connected to transfer, freshmen outreach, student research, peer-to-peer networking, and civic engagement. Outside of LaGuardia, LJ has been an active member of a local community group fighting for social justice and combating the displacement of low-income and immigrant communities.
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