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Here is a note sent to us from Mr. Daniel Hopson:
I am originally from Erie County and currently in my 19th year of service as an officer in the United States Army. I just wanted to let you know that I am a great supporter of your efforts to bring a community college to Erie County. Early in my career, I was an enlisted soldier who was encouraged by my supervisor to continue my education. I didn’t feel that I was ready, nor could I afford to attend a university, so I started at a community college. I found the classes to be a great learning environment and received much more personal interaction than I expected from a university.
I have since gone on to receive my B.A. from Tarleton State University and my M.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. The community college system was a great place to start my higher education and when I was ready, I easily transferred to a university. I just started teaching classes in the evenings to working adults who are attending the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Europe. It is very rewarding to help those non-traditional students who are traveling the same path that I had previously taken.
If there is anything I can do to support your efforts, please let me know! My wife and I own land in southern Erie County and plan to return at the end of my military career. I think northwestern Pennsylvania could benefit greatly from the services offered by a community college.
Thanks again for your efforts!
Sincerely,
Daniel Hopson
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Got a story about how community college helped you REtrain, REstart or RElearn for a new career? We'll feature a story each month in text or video, so please contact us!
______________________________
Here is a note sent to us from Mr. Daniel Hopson:
I am originally from Erie County and currently in my 19th year of service as an officer in the United States Army. I just wanted to let you know that I am a great supporter of your efforts to bring a community college to Erie County. Early in my career, I was an enlisted soldier who was encouraged by my supervisor to continue my education. I didn’t feel that I was ready, nor could I afford to attend a university, so I started at a community college. I found the classes to be a great learning environment and received much more personal interaction than I expected from a university.
I have since gone on to receive my B.A. from Tarleton State University and my M.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. The community college system was a great place to start my higher education and when I was ready, I easily transferred to a university. I just started teaching classes in the evenings to working adults who are attending the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Europe. It is very rewarding to help those non-traditional students who are traveling the same path that I had previously taken.
If there is anything I can do to support your efforts, please let me know! My wife and I own land in southern Erie County and plan to return at the end of my military career. I think northwestern Pennsylvania could benefit greatly from the services offered by a community college.
Thanks again for your efforts!
Sincerely,
Daniel Hopson