Student Testimonials

Previous Testimonials

• Jordan Allen | English

  Jordan Allen | English, Black Student Union

  "JJC is a place of learning and being at your own pace and embracing you and whatever it is you want to do."

  Watch Jordan's Roots and Branches video

   

   

• Priscilla Parades | Adult Education

  Priscilla Parades | Adult Education, Phi Theta Kappa

  "JJC was very welcoming, and everybody was so supportive."

  Watch Priscilla's Roots and Branches video

   

   

• Aidan Martinez | Crawford Honors College

  Aidan Martinez | Crawford Honors College

  "At JJC, there's help wherever we look."

  Watch Aidan's Roots and Branches video

   

   

• Madi Lave | Student-Athlete, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  Madi Lave | Student-Athlete, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  "The school environment at JJC is very supportive."

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• Katie Ramirez-Quintero | Student-Athlete

  Katie Ramirez-Quintero | Student-Athlete

  "JJC gives you a lot more flexibility, and it's definitely more convenient."

  Watch Katie's Roots and Branches video

   

   

   

• Felix Rodriguez | English

  Felix Rodriguez | English

  "I fell in love with JJC, because meeting the people, hearing what they had to say, it was really positive. It was my first real experience with college, and people were so nice and welcoming."

  Watch Felix's Roots and Branches video

   

   

   

• Caroline Novaes | Cybersecurity

  Caroline Novaes | Cybersecurity

  "JJC's honors program is a great opportunity to network with students and help each other."

  Watch Caroline's Roots and Branches video

   

   

   

• Wintley Thomas | Engineering

  Wintley Thomas | Engineering

  "I came to JJC for one, the cost, and two, it's close to where I live. So why not go to JJC and transfer to a university when I feel ready to?"

  Watch Wintley's Roots and Branches video

   

• Mary Lee | Human Services

  Mary Lee | Human Services

  "One of the really great things about JJC is that it is a community college, and you can have a community here. The importance of that community in your own success, it can't be understated."

  Read more about Mary: JJC Honors 2025 Graduates

  Watch Mary's Roots and Branches video

   

   

• Olivia Arias | PCIT and EEAS

  Olivia Arias | PCIT and EEAS

  "JJC has truly changed my life for the better. I've overcome many physical, emotional and mental barriers. Entering a male-dominated field was intimidating, but my programs at JJC helped me develop confidence in both my technical skills and myself."

  Read more about Olivia: JJC Honors 2025 Graduates

  Watch Olivia's Roots and Branches video

   

   

• Isabella Strutman | Class of 2025 Philanthropy Scholarship Recipient

  Isabella Strutman | Class of 2024 Philanthropy Scholarship Recipient

  "When I came here, it seemed very chill. Everyone seemed really nice, and the community was really important at JJC."

  Watch Isabella's Roots and Branches video