

How did you become interested in Fashion? Did you have any fashion or design experience prior to SCC? My mom also drilled it into my brain that I had to go to college and I was floating in the sea of academia for a good while before I found out what I truly enjoyed doing. I didn’t want to be a waitress all of my life so I decided to go to college and do something better with my life. My firstborn was three years old and I just received my GED. We asked her a few questions about herself and what inspires her. She also won in the Most Marketable category at American River College’s fashion show in 2017 with her collection called “Controlled Chaos.” As suggested by the dark, moody, urban style of both collections, Nguyen is intrigued by fluctuations of emotions and how slivers of optimism and hope can be found in the darkest of places.

Sacramento City College graduate Quynhnhu Nguyen’s collection, “Entropy,” recently won first place at the college Fashion Department’s annual fashion show. Quynhnhu Nguyen Former Student / Sacramento City College "I was thrilled to be sitting with the graduating class." I went back to school and started my new career in my mid-thirties. It is never too late to change your career path. I decided to go back to school to explore my passion of computer science and technology. After graduating, I worked in commercial real estate and insurance for ten years. I graduated from University of San Francisco in 2005 with a BA in Media Studies. What advice do you have for students and future students? The staff seemed to enjoy their jobs and take their students seriously. I was able to pinpoint which direction I wanted to take in my new career.Ĭosumnes River College classes were affordable. The various courses offered allowed me to test the waters of what interested me. I was attracted to the cybersecurity aspect of computer science because of political events happening all around the world centered around information warfare and cyber-crime. My major was Information Systems Assurance. Wierzbicki says he’s inspired by, “All of the anonymous people who push through adversities because they don't allow any obstacles to write their life stories.” How do you think CRC prepared you for your future? I also wanted a career that was challenging and that I would be making a difference in the world. I wanted financial independence and to have a career that will last me the rest of my life. What has been the key motivating factor or factors in your life to pursue your goal(s)? Tyler Wierzbicki Alum / Information Systems Assurance / Cosumnes River College I went back to school and started my new career in my mid-thirties." "It is never too late to change your career path.
