For friends of the college in Lynnwood, Washington: www.edcc.edu
Art of Living
Information
23 students wrote essays, 4 photographers took their protraits. The Profiles in the Art of Living exhibit provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of students. Share your thoughts on the exhibit and your own story here.
Website: http://www.edcc.edu/news/news.php?newsID=1393
Location: Mountlake Terrace Hall, Lynnwood
Members: 15
Latest Activity: Sep 24
Profiles in the Art of Living
The photographs on display were taken by Edmonds Community College photography students working with instructor Michael Wewer. The student photographers are Tonja Gabryshak, Kristen Eslinger, and Kim and Lauren Morrow (mother and daughter).
The exhibit features the photos and stories of 23 current students at Edmonds Community College. They are students who:
• have come to the United States from Bosnia, Laos, Korea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, and China;
• are working to earn GEDs, certificates, and transfer degrees;
• are raising families, running businesses, serving as spiritual advisors, or working part-time jobs;
• are planning to become business owners, non-profit and community leaders, elementary school counselors, and to enter careers in which they can earn wages to support their families.
To get to Edmonds Community College, they have had to learn English as a second language, overcome financial barriers, find services to support disabilities, and have the confidence and perseverance to believe they belonged in, and could succeed in, college.
The students are sharing their stories with the community to inspire others to pursue their educational goals and to honor the sacrifices their family members have made to help them obtain a college education.
Find more photos like this on Edmonds Community College
Discussion Forum
How did you get that picture? 1 Reply
Started by EdmondsCCPIO. Last reply by tonja gabryshak Jan 28.
Comment Wall
Add a Comment
-
Comment by EdmondsCCPIO on January 27, 2009 at 2:00pm - Alum of the college? Share your alumni story at www.edcc.edu/alumstory
-
Comment by EdmondsCCPIO on January 27, 2009 at 1:59pm
- Want to share your own story? Send it to us at www.edcc.edu/yourstory.
-
Comment by EdmondsCCPIO on January 27, 2009 at 1:58pm
-
Read the article about the exhibit, Edmonds Community College exhibit reveals remarkable images of everyday students, by reporter Eric Stevick in The Herald.
It includes this great quote from assoicate dean Peter Schmidt, "When we read these stories, we are reading about the stories of all of our students here," Schmidt said. "This diverse group of people speak about facing fear head on, making a decision to go against the odds, working through obstacles and being tenacious, committed and dedicated to one's goals and direction."
About
Latest Activity
Tell us your story!
Welcome new members!
The best stuff is yours! Student produced creative works: songs, videos, artwork, writing and pics get priority placement on the site. You're the star power here.
On the other hand: overly promotional material, advertising content, with no connection to our college community does not go here!
Connect with the college for bachelor’s degree completion, career-training degrees and certificates, and online classes.
© 2009 Created by EdmondsCCPIO on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
You need to be a member of Art of Living to add comments!