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Amanda Sullivan: Manufacturing – “It’s a lot more fun than people would expect.”

Goodwin University

Amanda Sullivan, 23, works in Torrington, Connecticut, as an operator at FuelCell Energy, “a global leader in providing ultra-clean baseload distributed generation to utilities, industrial operators, universities, municipal water treatment facilities, government installations, and other customers globally.” Sullivan lives in … Continue reading Amanda Sullivan: Manufacturing – “It’s a lot more fun than people would expect.”

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Yesenia Aponte

Yesenia Aponte: “Without Goodwin’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to continue.”

Goodwin University

Goodwin student Yesenia Aponte calls the College her second home. “It’s so peaceful here, and everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful,” Aponte stated. Having transferred from another school, she expected working with the Admissions Office to be time consuming. “I thought the transfer process was going to be more complicated, but Goodwin made it easy.”
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Christina Tolides

Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

Goodwin University

Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

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Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection

Goodwin University

Desso is now a student in the Public Safety program at Goodwin. “I came to Goodwin because it is an institution that strives for results. The concept of ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ does not exist here,” Desso said. Desso chose Public Safety because she wants to serve the community she lives in. “It’s a unique field,” Desso explained, “because you can prevent issues before they occur as opposed to being faced with only the aftermath.” Continue reading Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection

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Ashley Cichowicz

Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”

Goodwin University

Ashley Cichowicz had been employed at a preschool in Manchester, Connecticut, but when it closed due to budget cuts, she found herself working at a fast food restaurant and unable to meet her bills. Now, Cichowicz is a student in the Goodwin College Child Study program, with a promising future ahead. Continue reading Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”