Lauren Vasquez didn’t always know what she wanted to study. Like many students navigating life after high school, she needed time to figure it out. But thanks to her experience at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) and the support of MyPath2ASU®, Lauren found her passion—and a clear path forward.
Alexandra Mars always had a passion for science—but life took a few detours before she found herself on a direct path toward a career in health care. After taking time to explore different fields, Alexandra reignited her academic journey at Arizona Western College, where she discovered a love for biomedical studies and a clear plan for the future.
When Tiffany Parasca began her college journey, she knew she wanted to take an intentional, strategic path. As a high school senior, she enrolled in dual-credit courses at Glendale Community College (GCC) — earning nearly 45 credit hours before she even received her diploma.
“It was a cost-effective way to get ahead and stay mindful of the financial realities of higher education,” Tiffany said. “GCC became the stepping stone I needed to reach my goals.”
When Katti Fernandez’s husband decided to return to school during the pandemic, it sparked something in her.
“He encouraged me to look into completing my education and finish at East Los Angeles College,” she said. “Once I did that, I started looking into ASU since I could obtain a degree with online classes.”
Arizona State University is pleased to announce a new alliance with College of the Desert to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.
For Mia Ramirez, transferring to Arizona State University was a natural next step in her academic journey — one inspired by the mentors who believed in her.
“I was inspired to pursue higher education by my mentors at Chandler Gilbert Ccommunity College — Dr. Nikki Nieset and Dr. Ryan Adams,” Mia shared. “They helped me every step of the way, from writing letters of recommendation to helping me find the right master’s program when I graduate! (ASU was the #1 choice!)”