Testimonials
Stephanie Mariotti
Goaltender for women’s soccer team
Majoring in social work
This has been an awesome start for me. I wouldn’t have played soccer again unless I came here.
Melissa Vargas
2007-2008 president of ECC's Organization of Latin American Students
Nursing student
It’s small, not like the big universities where you don’t know anyone. The teachers are very helpful, more one-on-one.
Jonathan Overman
Participated in high school articulation program
Culinary arts student
You get more than you pay for. The level of professionalism, and the attitude and passion that the teachers bring is a lot more than you expect for the price.
Jonathan Guy
Participated in high school articulation program
Majoring in automotive technology
I would recommend ECC because the advantages of coming here compared to other schools is you’ll save a lot of money. The teachers really push you and you get a lot more one-on-one time. It’s nice.
Grady Knight
ECC student and trustee scholar
If I didn’t come here, I would still be lost and in high school. Now I have an internship, a scholarship and I know exactly what I want to do. Not too many high school kids can say that.
Madelyn Davis
Graphic design student
Find what your passion is. If it makes you happy, go for it.
Courtney Hamill
2007-2008 president of Phi Theta Kappa, international honor society
I’ve been involved with so many different things and met so many terrific people. It’s just been an amazing experience.
Leticia Romero
2006 transfer student to Northeastern Illinois University
Majoring in environmental studies
Education is the answer to everything.
Garrett Shaw
2007 graduate
Currently attending the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
ECC is one of the greatest choices I made because it’s opened so many doors for me. It’s been a great experience!
Jaime Shaw
2007 graduate
Now attending Judson University, Elgin
Ninety-nine percent of my teachers know me personally. It’s great that I’m not looked at as a number.
Marian Walters
2007 graduate
Plans to transfer to Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, to pursue her bachelor's degree in nursing.
I got a degree that will get me a job anywhere.
Betty Jean Williams
2005 graduate
Culinary arts major
I think people should go back to school and go for their true passion if they never had a chance to do so. Before, when I worked for those 33 years, I went to work because I had to. But now, I come to work because I want to.
Breanne Moreno
2002 graduate
Leo Burnett (Advertising Firm)
Tech Prep helps you get acclimated to the whole idea of college. It gives you an idea of what you want to do with your future.
Aaron Mendoza
2000 graduate
Bilingual teacher, School District U-46
ECC is a great place to come. I connected with the people there. With each success, I grew stronger academically. Being a part of the college's Latin American students club was a motivating experience. I felt a sense of community.
Aaron S. Kane
Student from 1996-98
CEO, CallTele Inc., Elgin
I enjoyed the focus on students. The small classroom sizes allowed instructors to give me more attention. Selecting ECC will ensure that you’re on the cutting edge of today’s business opportunities.
Luis Martinez
Instructor of anatomy and physiology
ECC allows you to grow. I can suggest ideas to my colleagues and my dean and we all take everybody’s ideas into consideration.
Joyce Fountain
Assistant professor of sociology
Member and past-president, U-46 Board of Education
Not only did ECC hire me once, they, in effect, hired me three times. I first worked part-time starting in 1990. Then I became telecourse coordinator in 1994. Since then, I completed my undergraduate and master’s degrees and now, I’m a teacher. The college’s flexible work schedules accommodated my studies and allowed me to remain active in community service. ECC has been a great place for me.
Naima Bahaji
Assistant professor of math and statistics
ECC class of 1996
I am from Morocco and when I started taking English as a second language courses at ECC, I spoke very little English. I couldn’t even answer the phone. Thanks to the support of faculty and staff, I completed my degree at ECC. They treated me like family. So when I completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I wanted to come back to ECC. I wanted to give back all that I felt I had received.
Gladys Lopez-Rivas
Social worker, School District U-46
ECC alumna, first in her family to graduate from college
ECC helped me achieve my academic goals. I came to earn my GED and eventually left with two associate degrees. ECC faculty played a major role with their support and guidance. I felt challenged and inspired. Believe in yourself and have faith. There is a very good chance you will succeed.
Roma From
Owner, Roma Staffing & Management Systems, Schaumburg
Without support from ECC's Illinois Small Business Development Center, I never would have made it. They helped make my vision a reality.
Roma came to America from Poland years ago, unable to speak English and unemployed. She worked hard, learned the language and built a successful business that today reports $1.3 million in revenue and employs 60 professionals.