Featured Students
Damion Caldwell
B.S., Eastern Washington University; M.F.T., San Francisco State University
Damion credits “Coach O” and the entire football program at the college – coaches, trainers, athletic director and the rest of the staff – with providing an important support network and the structure he needed to be successful in the classroom and on the playing field.
Maria Gershenovich
Growing up in Russia, as a competitive ballroom dancer, Maria Gershenovich never dreamed she would someday attend law school in the U.S. She and her dance partner achieved great success and became national champions. However, her education in the U.S. did not start out on such good footing. She attended three different high schools and a community college while in Washington. Then at 18, Maria relocated to the Bay Area, checked out local community colleges and decided to attend CSM.
Sebastian Grillo
B.S., San Jose State University
I wasn't thrilled with the idea of attending a community college. However, once I visited CSM I was sold by the campus's eye opening, breathtaking views and friendly atmosphere.
Justin Hoffman
Major: Political Economy
From real estate to business to recreation administration and finally to political economy: that’s the journey that CSM student Justin Hoffmann has followed in his pursuit of a major. While at CSM, he was exposed to experiences and opportunities that inspired him to choose a major which would prepare him to help people in some of the most underdeveloped areas of the world.
Haley Holmes
A.A., College of San Mateo
In a little over a year of full time studies, Haley passed her State board exams and earned her Certificate of Completion in Cosmetology. She is currently completing the final requirements for her associate degree.
Dima Khudari
B.S., UC Davis
While at CSM, Dima was able to successfully combine her studies with extracurricular activities. She participated in student government which prepared her to become an active member of her community.
Corey Kreidler
B.S., Environmental Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Corey had earned a high grade point average, but as with so many college freshmen, he was uncertain about a major. “I wanted to make sure I would take the right path so I decided to attend CSM which would give me time to learn about different subjects and not have the pressure of focusing on a major right away.”
Jason Lawrence
Major: Communications
After graduating from high school, Jason decided to enroll at CSM to complete his general education requirements and receive the “best education for a reasonable cost” that would allow him to transfer to a university. He found the classes interesting and instructors were very helpful and provided a fun learning environment.
Jeff Lowenstein
As a graduating senior at Serra High School, Jeff Lowenstein had been accepted to several colleges, including Loyola Marymount and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but decided to attend CSM. His plan was to stay close to home and save money so that he could transfer to Santa Clara University (SCU), which was his top choice in a four-year university.
Lindsay Moore
Major: Psychology
As a full time student, Lindsay maximized her two years at CSM by getting involved in a number of co-curricular activities that enriched her community college experience. By participating in CSM's service learning initiative, CSM Connects, she found a pathway to pursue her passion for public service by getting involved with the campus and the wider community.
Michelle Okabe
Major: Accounting
With the goal of changing careers, Michelle began taking accounting classes at CSM to see if she liked the coursework. Her experience at CSM turned out to be so positive that she ended up taking all of the accounting courses in addition to many computer courses.
Alex Quintana
A.A., College of San Mateo; Major: Philosophy, UC Santa Cruz
At CSM, he hit the ground running. Alex was a full time student, worked 25 hours a week in a local bakery to support his education and he quickly was immersed in college life. Alex became an integral part of student government where he was able to bridge his passion and dedication to issues of social justice with the desire to stand up for the students he represented.
Avigdor (Vic) Ronn
B.S., UC Berkeley; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University
Fifty years after he left CSM as a transfer student, Dr. Avigdor (Vic) Ronn returned in January 2011 to reconnect with the institution where he began his college education. In 1959, 20-year old Vic arrived in the United States from Tel Aviv, Israel, in his pursuit to “see the world.” Vic found his way to San Mateo, California, where he decided to join the ranks of college students; he enrolled at College of San Mateo when it was located at Coyote Point.
Stephen Schmidt
Graphic Designer, Creative Director
Stephen Schmidt’s career path, which began in graphic design classes at CSM, has catapulted him to become an award-winning book designer and creative director of his own graphic design company.
Samantha Seminoff
B.A., Sonoma State University
Enrolling at CSM was a turning point for Samantha Seminoff. Recruited to play water polo by CSM Coach Randy Wright, Samantha recognized that a wonderful opportunity had come her way. "The coaching staff showed genuine interested in me as an athlete." This helped motivate her to work hard to develop her athletic skills, and more importantly, it marked the first time that she took school work seriously.
Frank Simpson
A.S., Electronics, CSM
Through CSM’s electronics program, Frank learned the theories and applications widely used in the industry. “The hands-on instruction I received at CSM was so valuable because I could apply what I had learned as soon as I was hired as an engineering technician,” says Frank.
Cecile Sorensen
Denmark
I loved the small classes and the attention I received from my professors. I met Maggie Skaff, who helped me get everything set up for my visa. The great thing about CSM's International Student Program is that Maggie makes me feel like I'm the most important student on campus and she has done so much to help me succeed.
Collette Yee
When Harvard Forest called CSM student Collette Yee and offered her admission in its summer research program, Yee enthusiastically accepted. Little did Yee realize that she had competed among 500 college students nationwide for a program that accepted only 31 students. Even more impressive was the fact that Yee was the only community college student in the program!
Richael Young
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
I first set foot on the CSM campus as a 14-year old student in the concurrent enrollment program, a program that allowed me to fulfill my high school requirements while getting a head start in college. CSM quickly became a place for me not only to learn, but to grow. I took challenging courses with caring and dedicated professors, I found countless leadership opportunities which helped me build my confidence and develop a strong voice, and I became involved in campus activities to further enhance my education.
Mei Zhou
"CSM provided tons of opportunities as well as advice to guide me in achieving my goal," says Mei Zhou, a successful transfer student. Recently, Mei learned that her four years of hard work at CSM paid off as she was among the 80 accepted to start San Francisco State University's nursing program this fall; some 800 applied."Getting into a nursing program has always been my dream," she adds.
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