Spotlight on our Students

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SMC students are our pride. They are accomplished and motivated. Learn what makes them tick and get inspired.

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Tafari Alan

Tafari Alan

Transfer options to U of Michigan, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara

All her life, Tafari Alan worked hard to perform in a world “that wasn’t built with my super-cool and unique brain in mind.” As a neurodivergent student with undiagnosed ADHD, she kept running up against rigid systems.

Venel Sanchez

Venel Sanchez

Transfer to UC Santa Barbara

After graduating from Palisades Charter High, I was excited to attend SMC. I took two online summer classes before starting my first semester at SMC, and got a head start on my college education.

Kai Loon Low

Kai Loon Low

Transfer to Columbia University

I came to SMC in July 2019 to begin my fall semester. It was a daunting, yet exciting moment for me to travel all the way from Malaysia to Los Angeles for further studies. 

Nicole Rojas

Nicole Rojas

Business Major

You are meant to do great things. Businesses play a roll in what communities look like.  

Meagan Harmon

Meagan Harmon

Transfer to UCLA

I am a first generation student. I will be graduating with two associates degrees, which is gonna be in liberal arts: social and behavioral science and general science.

Justin Hong

Justin Hong

Transfer to UC Berkeley

I thought this was the best opportunity to start in a foreign country by myself. I was accepted to all nine UC campuses.

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