Valencia College Alumni

Amazing!!!!

In high school in Orlando, Anna Correa heard all the negative talk about community colleges.

But when she arrived at Valencia College, she was surprised at what she found – small classes with professors who were interested in getting to know her and helping her, clubs where she made friends, and internships and research experiences that many of her friends at four-year universities weren’t getting.

Now, after graduating from Valencia College, she’s continuing her studies at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania.
“I got accepted everywhere I applied: Cornell, Georgetown, NYU, Penn, everywhere,” she says, marveling.

Today, the Brazilian native is grateful for the experiences she had at Valencia College - and looking forward to her next chapter!

You can read more of Anna's story here: https://valenciacollege.edu/about/stories/college-access-story-anna-correa.php

Meet legacy alumna Amanda Hoaglen '01, a lifelong learner, educator, and advocate who has been shaping the Winter Park Campus community since 2001.

From her start as a Valencia student on East Campus to her current role as Teaching Lab Supervisor and Communication Support Center manager, Amanda has dedicated more than two decades to helping students find their voice — in writing, in class, and in life. ✍️📚

She’s also the creative force behind the annual Ilyse Kusnetz Writing Festival and recently launched a Dungeons & Dragons Club that’s bringing students together in fun and imaginative ways. 🎲✨

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