When Alycia Evans was discharged from her final duty station in Virginia with the United States Navy, she knew two things. She wanted to start a life in North Carolina and further her education. “My girlfriend, now wife, recommended Gaston College, so I enrolled,” she said. “I started at Gaston College two weeks after relocating here in August 2024.” The change of scenery and the transition from the military to the role of a […]
When Jennifer Edens decided to go back to school, finding a balance between her studies and personal life was non-negotiable. Despite facing challenges, she wanted to grow both personally and professionally. “Being close to home made it possible for me to manage everything I had going on, especially being a mom and running my own business,” Edens said. “It felt like the right place to start building […]
Mikhaela Gene Abarientos has been intrigued by movies and how they are made since she was a child. As a native of the Philippines and now a Gaston graduate, she’s on her way to follow her dreams in her home country. “I am passionate about filmmaking and that is the path that I want to take,” Abarientos said. “I want to be a film director somewhere in the […]
When Luke Balbosa graduated from Belmont’s South Point High School in 2023, he sought a college that fit his budget and offered classes that could turn a longtime interest into a career. “I chose my program because I enjoy working with my hands,” Balbosa said, “and I know this program would give me a way […]
When Brooklyn Thompson started at Gaston College, she had big dreams and was excited to be attending school alongside her mother. Thompson has excelled as a student and is now being recognized by the North Carolina Community College System as Gaston College’s Academic Excellence Award winner. The award, given by the NCCCS after a committee reviews nominations, […]
