Biology

Spotlight

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  John VisoneBiology

  As president of the Veterans Association at COD, Visone meets a lot of people, some straight out of the military,ready to begin the next phase in their lives. To help them get acclimated at COD, Visone shares his own experiences and encourages everyone to use the Learning Commons. His advice to others: Make the most of all the College offers. 

   

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  Austin AhlertBiology

  "I've thought about either working at a zoo or an aquarium. I would probably prefer the zoo because I'm leaning toward specializing in one animal, so I would be able to work with and interact with them easier than at the aquarium. Although I haven't chosen a specific career, I know I want to find a job that I like and want to come to." 

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  Mylene BernanteBiology

  "I got my first job working as a student assistant in the International Student office. As an international student myself, I find it fulfilling to be able to help other international students who are just coming to the U.S. It always reminds me of how excited I was yet scared and having no idea of what my life was going to be after arriving here," Mylene Bernante said.

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  Olivia MartinBiology

  In 2012, Olivia Martin was elected as the new Student Trustee on the College's Board of Trustees. She would like to create a forum to strengthen communication between students and the administration.

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  Ryan SchmelterBiology

  Receiving a Presidential Scholarship certainly helped Ryan Schmelter decide upon College of DuPage.  The free tuition for two years will allow Schmelter and his family greater financial flexibility when he decides to transfer to a four-year school. But financial affordability isn't the only reason he chose COD.

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  Nahiris Bahamón FernándezBiology

  During her studies at College of DuPage, Nahiris Bahamón Fernández received several impressive awards, including the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students.

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  Cendy CruzBiology

  In sixth grade, Cendy Cruz's mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor. During the ordeal, Cruz realized that she wanted to become a doctor. While her mother is now donig fine, Cruz is taking that first step at College of DuPage, where she's majoring in Biology.

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