Doing so kept Bria-Marie connected to her professors, who saw just how much potential she had. I call them my campus parents.”īria-Marie got involved with the Student Success and Support Program, which provides one-on-one success coaching to help students stay on track. I got involved in student leadership and I started visiting my professors during their office hours. “I saw opportunities that were available to me, so I grabbed every one.
That might have been the end of her story, but thankfully, Sacramento City College’s dedicated faculty and staff met her with individual care and support. I thought, ‘I’ll just take a class or two.’” Bria-Marie wanted to return to school, but her confidence was low, and she couldn’t afford much. “I’d seen myself as a caregiver for ten years. As time passed, Bria-Marie forgot about her educational dreams, but she never forgot Sacramento City College. She could no longer afford classes, so she dropped out. When Bria-Marie’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she had to help care for her and support the family. But, life has a way of derailing even the best-laid plans. She was thrilled when she discovered that Sacramento City College was more affordable than a 4-year university and would give her a top-notch education. "I love the community college experience because there is something for everybody."īria-Marie Tennyson Alum / History / 2017 / Sacramento City Collegeīria-Marie Tennyson dreamed of being the first in her family to go to college.
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