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Whatcom Community College is incredibly proud of the students, faculty and staff who choose to study, work, learn and play here every day. This page features some of their stories. We hope you too, will choose Whatcom!
"The magic of Whatcom is truly the people."
Instructors, alumni and President Kathi Hiyane-Brown talk about what makes Whatcom Community College such a magical place.
"[Whatcom] has enabled me to think beyond my boundaries and to be able to really push myself in a safe environment."
Returning student Janet Ershig discusses the welcoming atmosphere of Whatcom Community College, especially for those transitioning back to school.
"We have relatively small classes and we also have a special relationship between instructors and students so that students feel that they belong here, and that they do matter."
Bob Winters, English professor and Art & Humanities Division Chair, explains why students feel they belong here at Whatcom.
"I enjoy working with all my students. I enjoy seeing them grasp difficult concepts... I like seeing my students succeed."
Computer Information Systems (CIS) instructor Travis McEwen talks about Whatcom's small class sizes, and why he likes seeing his students succeed.