Orientation leader Akemi Nakazono shares her journey from switching schools between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo to attending a university in Denton. She reflects on lessons learned, overcoming challenges, and how her experiences shaped her positive outlook.

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Norma Maisonet returned to college after several years and will soon graduate from LC’s BASORGL program. Originally from Hebbronville, she says the program feels like family—and she’s keeping a promise to her mom to earn a degree, no matter her age.

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After graduating during the COVID shutdown, Manny Escobedo took a break but returned to Laredo College after realizing the importance of getting an education. Now a full-time student and member of the national champion Esports team, he’s aiming for a career in radiology.#LaredoCollege #StudentStories #PalominoPride

After starting at TAMIU, Jonathan “Boogie” Nieto found his stride at Laredo College. Now close to finishing his Electrician Certification, he plans to pursue a business degree. As captain of LC’s national champion Valorant Esports team, he’s leveling up on and off the screen.

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Natalie Flores moved to Laredo in high school and found her path at LC. Now she’s preparing to transfer and pursue a business degree with plans to work in hospitality and tourism.

Ten years after high school, Priscilla Arispe started at LC, earning her associate degree and continuing in the BASORGL program. A mother, business owner, and advocate, she’s driven to help others — and dreams of running for office.

After losing her father during the COVID pandemic, Ariella Rodriguez found the strength to continue her education with the support of close friends. Now at Laredo College, she’s pursuing criminal justice and hopes to become an arms instructor for the Border Patrol.

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Roxanne Jimenez has already earned her associate degree from Laredo College and is now setting her sights on the BASORGL program. Once shy, she credits her campus involvement with helping her break out of her shell. Roxanne has a wide range of interests—including art—and even has a side hustle designing graphics.

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After graduating high school early, Natalie Preston faced a tough start at Laredo College—but with help from the LC Writing Center and her professors, she found the confidence to push through. Now a TRIO math tutor and soon-to-be graduate, Natalie shares how she overcame challenges with dyslexia, found her voice, and discovered a passion for helping others succeed.#LaredoCollege #StudentStories #NataliePreston #WritingCenter #TRIO #OvercomingChallenges #PalominoPride

Dr. Carolina Ramos once dreamed of being an investigative journalist—until a professor sparked her passion for teaching. A proud Laredoan, she’s taught at two other universities and now shares her expertise with students in speech and the BASORGL program at LC.🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.#LaredoCollege #FacultySpotlight #SpeechInstructor #BASORGL #LCFaculty #HigherEd