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Meet Our Student: Stephanie

I never thought I could be a college graduate. My parents didn’t graduate high school and had to struggle their whole lives. I want to be able to do anything I can dream in my life, including helping others and making … Continue reading

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Meet Our Student: Sarah

Sarah is studying to become a paralegal at Green River Community College. I didn’t graduate from high school. Instead, I went to work right away as a teenager. After eight years, I lost that job and went to work for … Continue reading

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Legislative Update from Olympia

The Washington State Legislature is currently in session and is working to develop our state’s 2013-2015 biennial budget. Over the past several weeks, Governor Inslee, the House of Representatives, and the Senate have introduced budget proposals outlining revenue and spending … Continue reading

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My SEA Journey: Preparing for a Career in Nursing at Shoreline Community College

I am from The Gambia, the smallest country in Africa.  I lived there with my mother, four brothers and a sister.  I went to schools called Serakunda and Ndows, but I did not graduate high school.  I had to stop … Continue reading

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Meet Our Student: Mustafa

Mustafa is studying Information Technology at Green River Community College. I came to the U.S. in September 2010 as a refugee. My family and I left Iraq and spent four years living in Syria before applying for asylum in the United … Continue reading

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