Meet HVCC
Learn more about Hudson Valley Community College through personal stories from the campus community.
“Hudson Valley is a very warm and welcoming place. I feel I’m way more prepared now for almost any job in the field.”
“My educational and professional journey began at HVCC. The lessons I learned provided an excellent foundation for my career choices and overall success in life.”
“My future was once very dark, now it's bright.”
“As I venture into owning my first business, I see how my time spent at HVCC created a strong foundation and network that still guides me.”
“I get hooked. I find one thing and that leads to another question.”
“Coming to Hudson Valley was the best decision I made because it set the scene for my career.”
“It was never part of my dream to win awards. I just love doing hair.”
“He was there at the transition between what was essentially a technical training school and a community college.”
“A two-year degree worked for me, and I had a great experience at Hudson Valley.”
“When you look back on life, I guess if you can say you taught some kids, that’s something.”
“Going to Hudson Valley was the best thing I ever did.”
“I made some lifelong friends while getting a good education.”
“When people see you work hard, they’re willing to help you.”
“There is so much strength in deciding to do something not typically expected of women.”
“Chess is a metaphor for life, 64 squares on the board, infinite opportunities.”
“My kids. They are my main motivation.”
“Coming to HVCC, I learned not just how to start, but how to complete what I started.”
“Every time I do my schedule with my advisor, I’m in tears. I’m always like 'I can’t believe I’m doing this.'”
“I just love working with kids and seeing them grow and develop.”
“Potential is great, but it’s nothing unless you do something with it.”
“I think Hudson Valley plays a large part in the improvement my art has seen over the past four years.”
“We are the first in our family to come to America and to complete college.”
“You’re never too old or too young to pursue your dreams.”
“Our goal was to just try to make health and fitness more accessible to people. And when we started out, we weren’t thinking of this as a business.”
“Hudson Valley is a great place to start to figure out what your interests are.”
“Institutions like Hudson Valley are so important for people like me to be able to go back and get that second chance.”
“Hudson Valley is where I got my passion for nature.”
“It was just good to know that other people here cared about my success, and that definitely helped.”
“The detective work that was involved in diagnosing a car. I really, really liked that aspect of it.”
“The work that we do here is important, and I always tell my students that they have someone’s life in their hands.”
“At summer camp, you get to meet people and you get to try new things.”
“Coming to Hudson Valley gave me that extra time to fully figure out what I wanted to do.”
“It’s obvious that program is top notch and really respected in this area.”
“I wasn't really playing attention to my grade point average. I was just doing the work.”
“It takes a while to know what you want do for the rest of your life. You need to explore opportunities.”
“I feel like I've been able to get to know my professors and they've all been very helpful.”
“I don’t think people treat me like a 17-year-old, they just treat me like a student. At Hudson Valley, I really feel like I fit.”
“Our schedule is ridiculous – wake up 5 a.m., bring the boys to school. Bring my wife to work. Get back to Troy, daughter goes to day care, and then my day starts.”
“I felt like I had an opportunity, a purpose, a drive to help those that are in need, so that’s why I applied for the president position at PTK.”
“The human services career path is challenging and at the same time it’s also one of the most rewarding there is.”
“Now, more than ever, is the time to start in a field like this. We really need people out there helping the community.”
“When I first applied I didn't get in because the program was full. So, when they told me there was a spot open I took it, and I’m glad I did!”
“I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who wants to go into the design field.”
“I’m grateful for the program and I’m definitely prepared to go out in the workforce.”
“I love having the ability to encourage, teach and develop minds in a creative way.”
“I was just a curious person and Hudson Valley really accommodated that with all that it had to offer.”
“Sign language isn’t only for Deaf people. People from all walks of life can use it ... the more people that learn sign language, the better. ”
“This is what I was meant to do in this chapter of my life.”
“The great thing about Hudson Valley is the progress you can make. Here, I know I can get the support I need to go on to another school.”
“When I look back on my life, I just want to be able to say I was able to inspire other people to reach their goals.”
“You have to be able to meet people where they are, have a passion to serve and be a problem solver.”
“After my first year at UAlbany, I was already considered a junior because of all the credits that I earned in high school.”
“If you get the grades and do well here, you will do well at RPI or wherever you want to go.”
“The professors at Hudson Valley provided real life examples combined with theoretical practices.”
“I’ve always had big dreams, and Hudson Valley is part of making those come true.”
“In my opinion, we’ve got the best teachers here at Hudson Valley.”
“The campus is accessible, and the teachers really want to make sure the students succeed.”
“I'm so glad I had this opportunity to decide what I wanted to do, and I was able to choose my own path.”
“It’s a challenging program, that’s for sure.”
“There are resources here to help you excel at every aspect of your life.”
“Honestly, I'd say Hudson Valley is a hidden gem. Every class I'm taking will probably transfer.”
“I look at this as a check point. I just want to keep going.”
“Wouldn't it be great if I can do this for a living some day?”
“This is exactly the position I had in mind when enrolling at HVCC.”
“I think it was really good that I started at Hudson Valley because it prepared me not just academically but mentally.”
“There really aren't a lot of summer camps that are fun and not just child care for kids that age.”
“I'm going to celebrate this graduation, because I put a lot of work into this. You need to celebrate the triumphs in your life.”
“I'm telling my story to make a difference in peoples' lives.”
“In high school, I really wasn't motivated by education. I decided I'm going to go to Hudson Valley, get my two-year, and then transfer.”
“I always had it in my mind that I needed to go back to school and continue college and the people here have been so helpful.”
“Going back to school is no joke. It takes work and discipline, but it's so fulfilling.”
“It makes you feel good to help someone out.”
“The professors make me feel as though I am living with a ‘large family’ while I am studying at Hudson Valley.”
“I’ve been connected with the college in some way since 1972, and I have a strong attachment to this place.”
“It’s humbling to be back in college. But my professor, Eileen Mahoney, took the time to help me through that first semester.”
“I remember meeting with the admissions director. She planted the idea that I could get to Cornell from here.”
“Try every day toward your goal. Work hard. Be unstoppable. Do it every day, and don't give up.”
“CASP gave me everything I needed to succeed and a chance to help others. I made some really great friends.”
“With his grades on the rise, he returned to the football field the following fall.”
“The Fine Arts community at Hudson Valley is something special.”
