Eugene Woo-"Bergen’s affordable and outstanding education, multitude of extracurricular opportunities, and strong credit transferability make it an exceptional start to my academic and professional endeavors."
Aneeta Aby-“The program helped me learn more about handling and analyzing data..."
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."
Roy Hidalgo-Ruiz-"Bergen Community College has all of the essentials one would need to succeed at a four-year school."
Ece Mutluer-“Bergen has endless opportunities no matter what major you'd like to pursue."
Jensy Jimenez-“My success at Bergen Community College comes from my dedication to learning, my ability to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and my strong leadership and communication skills.”
Tugay Bozogluer-“I come from a country where soccer is like a religion, so I can confidently say that I love everything about the sport."
Ruben Alvarez-“Being able to play baseball while getting a degree was the goal.”
Kimberly Guaman-“One of my favorite aspects of being a student-athlete is the opportunity to meet new people while pushing myself both mentally and physically."
Madeline Meneses-“Constantly striving to do better and genuinely wanting to learn is something that keeps my fire alive."
Jacqueline Caraballo-“I chose Bergen because it is one of the top community colleges..."
Natalie Kloepping-“It made earning a college education much more affordable, and therefore much more possible."
Franzen Angeleen Quicho-“I chose Bergen Community College for its affordability and high-quality education."
Manaal Muddassir-“I’m incredibly grateful to Bergen for providing a platform to grow and make meaningful contributions."
Isabela Marina Pena Tavarez-"Organizing my time, having clear priorities, and focusing on my goals made me successful."
Waad Sidahmed-“I chose Bergen Community College because of the financial advantage it offered."
Chennelle Brown-"The connections and my determination have made me successful at Bergen Community College."
Alizeh Hussain-"Taking on a leadership role was my way of giving back to this community and helping create a supportive environment for others."
Foundation Giving with Isabela Marina Pena Tavarez-“Donating to the Bergen Community College Foundation will broaden access to financial support for students, assisting and encouraging them to continue their education."
Dr. Melissa Krieger-“Teaching provides the opportunity to serve others and serving others may be the secret to happiness."
Bryant Gomez, ’19-“I attended Bergen because I wanted to get the opportunity to explore my interests and figure out what it is that I want to do in my professional career."
Professor Robert Fusco-“Each day I have an obligation to students to provide a caring, safe, and equitable learning environment.”
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."
Kandice Bowles, ’21-“I like working for the Foundation because it is rewarding."
Juan Ponce-“I am fortunate and grateful for everything I have gained.”
Dylan Orlik, ’24-“You never know the impact you have on someone else's life."
Joseph Liberti-“I chose to study theatre at Bergen because of the enriching curriculum program that placed me up-close and personal with my craft.”
Amirah Elayan, ’20-"My time in the JKW School of Honors boosted my confidence as a student..."
Carol Judson, ’76-“I appreciated that Bergen was supportive of working students."
Tara Reyes-“I know Bergen Community College's nursing program will get me there.”
Miseon Shin-“I chose Bergen Community College because I wanted to further my education as a Korean national citizen who was new to the country and culture of America."
Austin Jacobson-“I chose Bergen because of the nursing program's high NCLEX exam pass rate and its proximity to my home."
Christopher Gagliardi, ’22-“Take that leap of faith, go forward in your dreams, and live life abundantly!”
Roman Stobnicki-“I chose the NJ Stars program at Bergen so I can give more time to focus on my studies...”
Professor William Klappert-“My years of mentoring pilots and hiring the best candidates leads to student success.”
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..."
Amanda Sheehy-“What I enjoyed most about the DSP program was I got to not only learn material in a classroom setting but it allowed us to go into the community and do an internship...”
Charlotte Farley-“Documented history has only ever really been portrayed in a man’s perspective and this course of study seeks to change that."
Darianny Bautista, ‘23-“From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew I wanted to make an impact here.”
Mariely Rodriguez-“Bergen has made me successful with the many resources the College has!”
Evan Miller-"...I wanted to obtain a better education and better opportunities..."
Jennifer Barrera-"Having a strong support system" helped me succeed!
Christopher Hernandez-“I chose Bergen because it was the perfect option for me to pursue a career change that I was excited about."
Joshua Rota-Tebb-"I came to Bergen out of necessity, but stayed because of the people I met here."
Petar Petroski, ’22-"Bergen offers an amazing education at a 2-year institution at a better price."
Devon Cafaro-"Bergen truly changed my college experience..."
Maciej Szajwaj, ‘20-"The clinical and classroom experience at Bergen has given me the fundamental pieces of education I needed..."
Professor Sharon Mancini-"Bergen Community College offered me the starting point on a career in nursing that has now spanned over 30 years..."
Keanu Carbon, ’18-"Bergen Community College gave me a new beginning..."
Hamza Chah, ’21-"The JKW Honors program has helped prepare me for four-year university courses and enriched my learning experience at Bergen Community College..."
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..."
Mikiko Freund, ’19-"I would not be where I am today without NJ STARS..."
Paige Kim-"Bergen Community College provides me with rare learning opportunities..."
Steven Korvin, ’21-"Bergen’s computer science department has allowed me to partake in... computer programming and information security, which are two things that I have always been interested in.”
Diego Garces, ’07-"Bergen introduced me to a whole world of possibilities and cultures."
HyeJin Kim-"Bergen's computer science program provides research internship opportunities for students during the summer."
Nalby Kadkoui-"Bergen allowed me to gain practical experience and innovate while earning an amazing education."
Ymer Dinoshi-"There are many tutors who are dedicated to the students at the CLAC. I hope they can get the same recognition as me."
Katie Conte-"Bergen is more than an investment in knowledge, it is an investment in the future."
Giovanna Young-"The professors are very supportive and invested in your success by always encouraging you to do your best."
Lindsey Njanja, ’19-“I met amazing professors who were willing to nurture my talents and mold me into the person I am today.”
Maria De Abreu Pineda, ’14-“Bergen provided me with a strong academic foundation and a set of tools that have allowed me to succeed academically and professionally. .."
Robin Yoo, ’20-"At Bergen I found unimaginable personal growth and an inspiring community of passionate and driven individuals..."