Alumni Stories
Meet some of our CUNY Start alumni who explain how CUNY Start is helping them succeed in college.
Ana Gregorio, a student at College of Staten Island and a mother of three, plans to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Nursing.
Mushfica Masud, a student at Kingsborough Community College, is on the Dean’s List and earned a scholarship for academic excellence.
Freshta Mayar is studying Business Administration at Queensborough Community College and wants to open her own business someday.
Carlos Otero is a student at Bronx Community College, where he studies Media Technology and works as a college assistant with CUNY Start.
Karla Puga, a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, plans to continue her studies in the medical sciences at a 4-year college.
Curtis Roberson, a student at LaGuardia Community College, plans to continue his studies and become a Registered Nurse.
Esdras Tejeda, a student at Hostos Community College, plans to transfer to a 4-year school and earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Science.