Gateway to College Students – Where Are They Now?

“Oh the places they will go,” became, “Oh the places that they went,” for seven Gateway alumni. These graduates are just a sampling of the amazing pathways the former students have traveled thanks to the start they received from QCC’s Gateway to College Program.

Kaitlyn Stewart​ is a 2016 Gateway to College graduate, who also graduated with honors from QCC with a degree in Liberal Arts Psychology. She is transferring to Worcester State University to complete her a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Dylan Marengo​ is a 2014 Gateway to College graduate and 2016 QCC graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice. Mr. Marengo recently celebrated one year of owning his own business, Lucky’s Aquarium. Lucky’s Aquarium is a tropical fish store located in Worcester.

Kaydi Barber​ is a 2016 Gateway to College graduate and 2017 QCC graduate with a degree in General Studies. Ms. Barber is currently attending Assumption College and is studying Psychology. She is also a member of the Assumption College Dance Team, a Division 2, elite competition team. The team won a national title at the Dance Team Union College Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Samathana Beauchamp​ is a 2017 Gateway to College graduate and is currently attending Fitchburg State University, studying Political Science. She was also recently elected to serve on the Student Senate.  

Konstanza Rolas​ is a 2016 Gateway to College graduate and one very busy person. After moving to Florida, Ms. Rolas became a tax accountant, is the lead sales manager of an insurance office, became a notary, and created a business as a mobile notary. She also officiates marriages!

Noelle Haslam​ is a 2016 Gateway to College graduate and a 2017 graduate from QCC’s Interactive Media/Digital Design program. Ms. Haslam is slated to graduate from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications in the Spring of 2019. This summer she is going to Greece to volunteer for a dog rescue group and will be bringing back stray dogs to give them new homes in the United States.

Joshua Sadri​ is a 2016 Gateway to College graduate. Mr. Sadri is attending Hampshire College and studying a combination of Music, Film, and Environmental Science. He also recently attended a poster competition for the Environmental Science program Houston, TX.

Are you a Gateway to College graduate with a great story? We want to hear from you. Email your story to khutner [at] qcc.mass.edu.