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Nicole Alexandra Hernandez, ‘26 - "Bergen gave me the freedom to explore what I really wanted to do with my life without the extreme financial pressure of thousands of dollars in student loans."
Derya Betul Ozbey, ‘27 - "As an international student, I wanted a college where I could build a solid foundation, maintain a high GPA, and prepare for transferring to a four-year university."
Jezen Flores, ‘27 - "I chose Bergen to save money while figuring out what I want to do in the future."
Chelsea Valdez, ‘26 - "Bergen was able to provide me with the space to create meaningful connections."
Anthony Rosas, ‘27 - "Bergen has helped give me the skills to be a kind, confident, and assertive leader."
Hosna Kachooee, ‘26 - "I think the community here really helps you view different perspectives and make better decisions regarding the educational path that you want to take."
Alexie Kotfisz, ‘26 - "Being valedictorian is an incredible honor to be able to represent others by showing my path and knowing there’s so many people who can feel the same struggles."
Hanieh Kachooee, ‘26 - "I’m very grateful for all the incredible people that I have met here and the connections that I have made, and I look forward to what the future brings."
Jordan Bittan, ‘27 - "I chose Bergen Community College for its strong academic foundation, supportive environment, and opportunities for meaningful involvement."
Jensy Jimenez, ‘26 - “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.”
Zeinab Osman, ‘25 - “Thank you for creating an environment where people like me can not only survive but thrive.”
Alizeh Hussain, ‘25 - "Taking on a leadership role was my way of giving back to this community and helping create a supportive environment for others."
Tugay Bozogluer, ‘25 - “I come from a country where soccer is like a religion, so I can confidently say that I love everything about the sport."
Manaal Muddassir, ‘25 - “I’m incredibly grateful to Bergen for providing a platform to grow and make meaningful contributions."
Eugene Woo, ‘25 - "Bergen’s affordable and outstanding education, multitude of extracurricular opportunities, and strong credit transferability made it an exceptional start to my academic and professional endeavors."
Giving Tuesday 2025 with Isabela Marina Pena Tavarez, ‘24 - “Donating to the Bergen Community College Foundation will broaden access to financial support for students, assisting and encouraging them to continue their education."
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, ‘25 - "Bergen Community College has all of the essentials one would need to succeed at a four-year school."
Natalie Kloepping - “It made earning a college education much more affordable, and therefore much more possible."
Chennelle Brown - "The connections and my determination have made me successful at Bergen Community College."
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."
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."
Richard Boada Maldonado, ‘23 - “Bergen gave me the opportunity to shine as a student and future engineer."
Christopher Gagliardi, ‘22 - “Take that leap of faith, go forward in your dreams, and live life abundantly!”
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."
Darianny Bautista, ‘23 - “From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew I wanted to make an impact here.”
Naana Owusu-Abboah - “I chose Bergen Community College because it was my best option financially for my major.”
Kevin Gordillo - “I chose Bergen Community College because I wanted to further my aviation knowledge in order to get ahead of the competition.”
Pamela Roca - “I chose Bergen Community College because it has a wide variety of diverse students, staff, and faculty...”
Shiwa Yangzom, ‘24 - “By getting involved on campus, I have met professors, advisors, and peers who always support me..."
Dontae Trench, ‘24 - "Top community college in New Jersey with a great campus, teachers, and affordability."
Abubacar Kieta, ‘23 - "I needed a fresh start and Bergen was the perfect place to ease into the college life."
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."