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Marcus Sanchez - “Bergen provided me with a perfect time period where I could set aside the stresses of everyday life, and instead focus on preparing myself for the next stages of my life and career.”
Alicia Brownstein - “Bergen presented itself as the most affordable option to me while offering a quality education to help me obtain my associate's degree."
Madeline Meneses - “Constantly striving to do better and genuinely wanting to learn is something that keeps my fire alive."
Natalie Kloepping - “It made earning a college education much more affordable, and therefore much more possible."
Tiffany Mercado - “NJ STARS has given me the chance to partake in my education, without feeling the pressures of having to pay stressful amounts of fees."
Roman Stobnicki - “I chose the NJ Stars program at Bergen so I can give more time to focus on my studies...”
Hellen Hurtado - “Pursuing a major in aviation allows me to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a pilot while embarking on a career path that continues to fuel my love for flight."
Brianna Peralta, ’24 - “The NJ Stars Program has proven to have provided me with many opportunities going into college..."
Naana Owusu-Abboah - “I chose Bergen Community College because it was my best option financially for my major.”
Rhonda Stanbridge-Richardsen, ’15 - “I never imagined that education could have such a transformative effect on one’s life."
Amanda Karpinski, ’17 - “Throughout my academic and professional career, I constantly strive to be the best in all I do.”
Professor Joana Constantino - “I decided to work at Bergen because I have seen the impact Bergen has on the students, faculty, and community..."
Professor Diana Constantino - “When I work at Bergen, it does not feel like a job but an enjoyable hobby that you look forward to every day.”
Laila Metwaly, ’21 - "The NJ STARS program and scholarship allowed me to fully focus on my education and academics at Bergen..."
Jenna Santacroce, ’20 - "NJ Stars enabled me to focus on my studies, extracurricular activities, and personal and professional development..."
Natasha Piñeiros - "Knowing I had the financial backing of NJ STARS, I was able to focus my energy on my academics and student involvement..."
Genesis Capellan, ’21 - "NJ STARS gave me the opportunity to begin my college experience without any debt..."