Faculty and Staff Interviews

Many Harold Washington College faculty and staff members began their college careers at community colleges and many are first-generation college students. See some of their stories here.

Brandon

Brandon teaches in the Business Department at Harold Washington College. He is a first-generation college student who attended the University of Missouri and majored in journalism and advertising. Brandon recounts some challenges he had while in college, and reports that his biggest obstacle in college was developing confidence that he belonged there. While a student, he found it extremely important to develop relationships with faculty members. His message to students: “utilize your faculty members.”