“One
of my favorite places on campus is the Fine and Performing Arts Center. I go to
a lot of shows there. It’s great to have theaters and an art gallery available
for students and the community so close to home.”
Elvia Political science transfer major; earned Data Entry and Legal Office
Assistant certificates
“International
students are very welcome here. I’ve met people from America, Korea, Japan, and
other countries and have been able to learn about their cultures. Studying is
not just reading books—you have to study people, too.”
Shaig International student from Azerbaijan Business administration transfer major
“I
was extremely nervous about coming back to school after so long. But as soon as
I got on campus, I realized there are a lot of returning adults like me. I feel
very comfortable here. My instructors are so helpful—it’s almost like they’re a
part of my family.”
Julia Pursuing A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology
“Moraine
Valley is a great place to get started! You’re not just a number here. The
instructors are always willing to answer any questions you have, and the
academic advisors can help you choose the right classes to transfer.”
Seiji Broadcast journalism transfer major
“I
took a class here 20 years ago, and I came back to explore a new career after I
retired. I’m now in a class with two students who went to school with my
grandson! I think the interaction between students of different ages benefits us
all.”
Carole Took a noncredit writing class for fun; taking criminal justice classes to
investigate her career options
“Being
able to do a paid internship is great. You gain real work experience, meet
people at the site who may decide to hire you when you graduate, and you still
have plenty of time to get your school work done.”
George Pursuing his A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Design and Drafting/CAD; serving an
internship at Electromotive
“I
would definitely encourage women to consider a career in CAD. It’s a very
interesting field.”
Angie Earned her A.S. degree in 2007; works at Teng and Associates; pursuing her
bachelor’s degree in architecture
“One
of my favorite places on campus is the Fine and Performing Arts Center. I go to
a lot of shows there. It’s great to have theaters and an art gallery available
for students and the community so close to home.”
“International
students are very welcome here. I’ve met people from America, Korea, Japan, and
other countries and have been able to learn about their cultures. Studying is
not just reading books—you have to study people, too.”
“I
was extremely nervous about coming back to school after so long. But as soon as
I got on campus, I realized there are a lot of returning adults like me. I feel
very comfortable here. My instructors are so helpful—it’s almost like they’re a
part of my family.”
“Moraine
Valley is a great place to get started! You’re not just a number here. The
instructors are always willing to answer any questions you have, and the
academic advisors can help you choose the right classes to transfer.”
“I
took a class here 20 years ago, and I came back to explore a new career after I
retired. I’m now in a class with two students who went to school with my
grandson! I think the interaction between students of different ages benefits us
all.”
“Being
able to do a paid internship is great. You gain real work experience, meet
people at the site who may decide to hire you when you graduate, and you still
have plenty of time to get your school work done.”
“I
would definitely encourage women to consider a career in CAD. It’s a very
interesting field.”
