Though she’d always dreamed of becoming a doctor, college simply wasn’t an
option for Jennifer right after high school. Instead, family crises led her directly
to the workforce where, like many in her shoes, she found only dead-end jobs.
That is, until she landed a position at a thriving dental office. It was there, during
on-the-job training as a dental assistant, that Jennifer’s passion for patient care
was kindled and her goal of becoming a physician revived.
The question was, where to start? Jennifer researched, reviewed her options,
and six years after high school graduation – now married and the mother of a
toddler – enrolled at FRCC. Just a few years later, with the help of instructors
who motivated her and a community that supported her, she had the credits
she needed to transfer to Colorado State University as a premed student.
And today? Jennifer maintains a 4.0 GPA in biomedical sciences, studies
diligently for her MCATs, and plans to apply to medical school for acceptance
in the fall of 2017.
Further proof that – with time, hard work and an FRCC education – dreams
really can come true.
“The truth is, the teachers and the environment at FRCC are perfect for students.
The one-on-one interactions with the teachers make it possible for anyone who
is driven and willing to work hard to do well and get a degree or certificate.
FRCC provides free tutoring. They set up class schedules to work with many
different lifestyles – for those who are parents or working full time.
If I could do it, anybody can.”