Our Stories

Our Stories

Angela Angell,
General Studies/Liberal Arts, 2007
Krysta Schwuchow,
Graphic Design, 2008
Blaze Sanders,
Engineering Sciences, 2008
Eduardo Garza,
Engineering Sciences, 2008
Jack Keck,
Liberal Arts and Sciences – Social Sciences, 2008
Justine Lewis,
Human Services, 2008
Rose Dovi,
Graphic Arts, 2008
Harold Higgins,
Award-Winning Writer, 1970
Seth A. Thompson,
Director of Multicultural Services
Amber Coulthart,
Liberal Arts and Sciences – Childhood Education 2007
Matt Sierra,
Computer Support Specialist, 2008
Tricia Goodenough,
Non-Traditional Student
Scott Ochs,
Professor, Criminal Justice/Sociology

Eduardo Garza

Engineering Sciences, 2008

For Eduardo Garza, coming to TC3 offered a chance to be on his own, and away from home – a long way away from home.

A native of Guatemala, Garza followed his older brother, a Cornell University student, to Ithaca. The Engineering Science major with sights set on Cornell and the Rochester Institute of Technology, says the experience has helped him grow as a person, and as a student.

“My perspective of life has changed here at TC3,” Eduardo says. “I guess I’ve matured more since I’ve been living on my own, taking care of (myself).”

Eduardo, who stays in the area year-round, says summer is his favorite time of the year at TC3.

“I’ve met a lot of people here,” he says. “I’ve been working at the Baker Center (for Learning) from the beginning of fall semester last year and during the summer. And actually, summers are quite a great experience here at TC3.”

Eduardo says he plans to transfer to a four-year school and then pursue a master’s degree, or even a Ph.D.

“My plan is either to get a Master’s degree, maybe in business,” he says. “… Or, maybe, I’ve been thinking about going to a Ph.D. program.”