Viking Voices

Gabriel Ramirez

Iris Dineen — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:36:00 +0000

Electrical Technology

Fulfilling your dreams usually involves hard work, difficulty and frustration. Gabriel Ramirez has faced it all on his journey to becoming an electrician. Learn how LBCC’s DSPS/EOPS helped him along the way.

Kristopher Johnson

Iris Dineen — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:36:00 +0000

Business Management

Effort is everything for this Scholar/Athlete-turned-Coach. As a member of the Viking Volleyball State Champions of 2009, LBCC taught Kristopher to put in the work to get to the next level.

Deidre McAdams

Iris Dineen — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:31:00 +0000

Kinesiology

Deidre is a single mom who decided to switch careers and return to school. LBCC instilled the confidence that she needed.

Brandy Factory

Mo Wright — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:16:00 +0000

Dance

Brandy learned about being part of a community and work ethic at LBCC. Now she’s a professional dancer and coach who is creating the next generation of dancers and building her own community.

Andy Chavez

Mo Wright — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:17:00 +0000

Mathematics & Computer Security

“When I started here at LBCC, I was 29. I was really scared that it was too late as a more mature student. If I were to give advice to a student who was in my position now, thinking about returning to school, that it’s not too late.”

Takato Watabe

Mo Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:48:00 +0000

Business Administration

“This is the first school I’ve gone to in the U.S., so being immersed in such a large diversity of people has really broadened my world perspective. LBCC has brought out a more competitively academic side of me.”

Antonio Ruiz

Mo Wright — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:14:00 +0000

Journalism

“LBCC offers me a platform and an environment to succeed. From my professors to my advisor to my fellow students, I have felt welcomed, challenged, and supported.”

Sarah Hawbaker

Mo Wright — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:52:00 +0000

Film

“For me, LBCC has been somewhere I was able to pursue my goals and test my abilities. Also, I love the diversity of its student body.”

Clara Ure

Mo Wright — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:29:00 +0000

Psychology

“The courses I’ve taken at LBCC have challenged me to dig deeper in my understanding of myself and my place in the world.”

Josie McCausland

Mo Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:51:00 +0000

Studio Art

“LBCC’s art department has been a huge life changer for me. Students and faculty are completely dedicated to the fine arts. The department has a wonderful space for art shows and sponsors many visit artist talks.”

Hong Sodalis

Mo Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:28:00 +0000

Registered Nursing

“I have encountered many challenges as an international student, yet LBCC helped me overcome all those obstacles.”

Erick de Vera

Mo Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:38:00 +0000

Art, Graphic Design

“My advice for new LBCC students is to come here with a purpose and a positive mindset. I think it’s very important to set goals and to stay motivated to achieve those goals.”

Reginald Hughes

Mo Wright — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:53:00 +0000

Biology

“When I don’t have my head in books or fingers on the computer, I really love to volunteer. It brings me joy seeing that I could make a huge impact on people’s lives with just a simple act. ”

Mark Demers

Mo Wright — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:43:00 +0000

Medical Imaging

There is a very warm atmosphere here compared to the other colleges which felt a little more clinical and isolating which I didn’t think would be good if you’re going into the medical field.

Nestor Montecalvo

Mo Wright — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:33:00 +0000

English

The education I received is affordable and has the same level of rigor as a university. LBCC has also given me the freedom to feel out what I wished and wanted to pursue in life.

Lara Lee Meintjes

Mo Wright — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:20:00 +0000

Anthropology

My experiences on campus have also helped me to find out what really matters to me and to develop methods for fighting for what I believe in within an established system.

Andrew McVay

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 06:10:00 +0000

Economics

I believe that the students are a direct reflection of the school. With a school as diverse as LBCC, it is important to work together to help each other succeed in a world that is much divided.

Charlie Hernandez

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:42:00 +0000

Business Administration

LBCC is proof that the American Dream is still alive and well…The school symbolizes that opportunities are out there, you just have to be willing to take them.

Martin Saldana

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:40:00 +0000

Political Science

LBCC means opportunity for me. Whether you are a freshmen student looking for an AA, transfer or a student that is looking to build an educational background or career LBCC has many pathways leading to success.

Denise Jones

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:20:00 +0000

Journalism

LBCC has helped shape me into my best self from the encouragement and involvement of my teachers. Their leadership awakened my oldest and deepest desire to be a writer and journalist.