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 Dear Friend of CCCC, I am a second year communications major at Cape Cod Community College, and I am writing to share my college story with you. I am a resident of Centerville and have lived on the Cape my entire life. But more importantly I am one of the thousands of students who make up the CCCC community. A community that feels like home, a place where you always encounter smiling friendly faces and faculty members that are always there for you. At CCCC I feel as though I matter, and that I have a place in my college community where I can make a difference. As the editor-in-chief of the college newspaper The MainSheet, founding president of the CCCC Sociology Club, member of Phi Theta Kappa and an honors student, I see and experience what it is like to be a member of this community. With rich academics, thriving social clubs, and a welcoming environment, the atmosphere at CCCC is an essential part of a unique and invaluable college experience.
I know firsthand that the College is an affordable, local and accessible alternative to higher education for so many. While I plan on transferring to a four-year institution to continue my studies toward a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, other students—my friends, your neighbors—will graduate, stay on the Cape and become the dental hygienists, the nurse practitioners, the emergency medical technicians and the firefighters who help make this such a special place to live. Cape Cod Community College truly guides its students on a path for the rest of their lives, and helps them reach their goals and make their aspirations a reality. In spite of the importance of the College to the community, it only receives 39% of its operating budget from the Commonwealth. These are tough times for public institutions. In this trying economy, the College is literally forced to serve the same amount of students with significantly less resources. Many students attend Cape Cod Community College because they simply cannot afford to attend other four-year institutions. Without sufficient funds, these students might not be able to
receive the education they need and deserve. Can you help? Your contributions will support the College and nurture its students, as they in turn enrich our shared lives here on Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. Please know that the students at Cape Cod Community College are very grateful for your philanthropic support. Your support helps the College Foundation lead the way in raising vital funds for student scholarships and campus improvements. Cape Cod Community College has changed my life, and I hope it will continue to enhance the lives of so many others on the Cape and beyond. On behalf of my fellow students, I thank you for your gift of education, a better future and most of all a strong sense of helping others. A goodwill that we will carry with us wherever we go! Sincerely, Haley Coté ’12, Communications
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