For over 50 years, Cañada College has provided enriching and life changing educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County. These are some of the stories of our students who exemplify success and inspire us..
Alina holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Business (Marketing), a Certificate of Interior Design and a Certificate of Kitchen and Bath Design. She is an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). She recently won two national 2018 ASID Silver Awards for her work.
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As an EOPS student, Benita was constantly, and positively, pushed to be a better student and was reminded that the program was there to help her to successfully achieve her academic goals. When the time came for her to apply to transfer to a four year university, Cornell University was her top choice as it is one of the best institutions that offers her major, International Economics and Development.
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Gerardo continued on his educational pathway at Cañada where he earned his Associate in Arts Degree in English with High Honors and transferred to San Francisco State University (SFSU) with a scholarship.
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Dominique Franceschi was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. Unlike many others, she didn't discover her passion and love for performing arts until her senior year of high school. After high school, she enrolled in MISI, one of the most complete four year musical theater conservatory programs offered in Colombia. While the training program at MISI was a wonderful opportunity, Dominique decided that her calling was to pursue a degree in dance theatre.
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Eli holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from San Francisco State University and an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies from Cañada College. After a career in corporate sales, he founded TheBestNotary which helps companies of all sizes increase their profits by dramatically reducing the time it takes to schedule mobile notary appointments and secure Apostilles in all 50 states.
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Sarah earned an Associate's Degree in Theater Costuming, and is now traveling with one of two U.S. tours of the Broadway musical mega-hit Hamilton and having the time of her life.
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