Tolu Adegbamigbe never imagined herself attending Montgomery College. She graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA and wanted to attend a four-year university, but the cost made her reconsider. What she found at community college changed her perspective. Through the ACES program, student leadership opportunities, and mentors who supported her, Tolu found what she calls her “village.” Today, she's helping other students build connections and discover their own sense of belonging at MC. In this episode of MC Beyond the Classroom, Tolu talks with host Angela Rhoe about choosing community college, finding financial support, getting involved in campus life, and preparing to transfer to a four-year university. In this episode: Why Tolu initially didn't want to attend community collegeHow the ACES program helped her navigate college and find scholarshipsWhy getting involved in student clubs can help students feel connectedHer experience leading the Black Student Union and serving as an ACES student coordinatorHer plans to transfer and pursue a career in social workAt Montgomery College, Tolu serves as president of the Black Student Union and student coordinator for the ACES Ambassador Leadership Program. She also participates in student life activities that help students connect and feel represented on campus. A psychology major, Tolu discusses her goal of transferring to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), to study social work and eventually become a therapist. Explore the programs and opportunities mentioned: ACES (Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success): https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/aces/ 🎧 More episodes: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/mctv/podcasts/beyond-the-classroom Subscribe for more Montgomery College student stories about campus life, student leadership, college success, and opportunities beyond the classroom. #MontgomeryCollege #CommunityCollege #MCBeyondtheclassroom #StudentLeadership #CollegeLife YouTube SEO Tags Montgomery College, community college, community college student life, college student life, student leadership, college clubs, student organizations, getting involved in college, sense of belonging in college, finding community in college, college mentors, ACES program, ACES Montgomery College, Black Student Union, BSU, college scholarships, financial aid for college, community college vs university, community college transfer, transfer to UMBC, social work major, psychology student, student success, MC Beyond the Classroom, student podcast
