Previous Student Blogs

CCBC Previous Student Bloggers

Allana Therese Calahatian

Student Blogger from Fall 2021 - May 2022

I am an incoming second-year psychology student here at CCBC. Some of my hobbies include writing, watching movies and Korean dramas, and learning new things! Read my blog »

Rama Thaher-Sawalhi

Student Blogger from Fall 2020 - May 2022

CCBC where I found myself, my passion and my pathway to my future career as a school counselor. I’m a member of the Honors Program, a PTK member, a Student Life Ambassador, a CCBC Fresh Face influencer and a CCBC blogger. Read my blog »

Subadra Hiralall

Student Blogger from Fall 2021 - Winter 2022

I am a Nursing student, Student Life Ambassador, member of the PTK and student-athlete. You’ll find me participating in lots of activities because staying active is such a vibe! Read my blog »

Grace Martins

Student Blogger from Fall 2018 - Spring 2020

I am currently a full-time, second-year student majoring in Nursing and I love every minute of it. I’m a member of the Essex Honors program, a new student life ambassador and I also work at the cafe, which can be found in the bookstore. (P.S. We make the best Frappuccino so be sure to stop by! It will be a great time to read my blogs while sipping your chill drink!) Read my blog »

Kat Andino

Student Blogger from Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

Although I can trace my roots back to coffee bean plantation owners in the mountains of El Salvador, I’m Baltimore born and raised! I’m just your average “mega nerd sitting next to you in discrete mathematics” college girl. I’m currently on an academic journey towards receiving a degree in Computer Engineering here at CCBC. Read my blog »

Amber Thomas

Student Blogger from Spring 2018 - Spring 2019

This is my second year at CCBC and I’m a Digital Media Production student, at the Essex campus. I just became a CCBC Student Life Ambassador this semester, it's been a great experience! Getting involved in campus activities is very important to me. I’m in the photography club, and I’m currently the Vice-President for Hearts Ignited at the Owings Mills campus. Read my blog »

Mohammed Khalid

Student Blogger from Spring 2018 - Fall 2018

I am a first-generation college student happy to be majoring in Cybersecurity here at CCBC. I have lived in Pakistan for several years and came to the United States about 11 years ago. I was brought up in a British educational system and consider myself as a student of knowledge on an open-ended path to learning and scholarship. Education, i.e. overcoming our inherent ignorance, means the world to me. Read my blog »

Daniel Akoko

Student Blogger Spring 2018

I am majoring in Electrical Engineering at CCBC. I am a very proud Nigerian and I have been in the United States for only three years. I enjoying doing numerous things but the one thing I really enjoy doing is watching videos. I like a good story line and I am always amazed at how stories form. I also enjoy traveling and plan on traveling around the world after graduating. Read my blog »

Jonna Nunez

Student Blogger Spring 2018

In 2015, I graduated from CCBC with a degree in General Studies and transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park where I earned a degree in Accounting. What am I doing back at CCBC? A Certified Public Accountant license requires more credits than a normal college graduate has. I thought of no smarter move than coming back to what became a home. Read my blog »

Cyril Ikeh

Student Blogger from Spring 2017 - Spring 2018

I’m currently a sophomore majoring in General Studies, completing an Associates in Arts degree. Since arriving on campus, every single day has brought along struggles, challenges, as well as the adventures, surprises, and tons of excitement. My community involvement began when I joined the Essex Honors program; it felt like the United States has accepted me. Read my blog »

Sumra Khan

Student Blogger from Spring 2017 - Fall 2017

I’m majoring in Business Management at CCBC, but when I’m not in class I have a plethora of other interests to attend to. These include, but are not limited to, investing way too much time into school organizations like the Muslim Student Association and attending lit events as a Student Ambassador. My other passions include charity work, cats, and cooking! Read my blog »

Mehnaz Shoostry

Student Blogger from Spring 2017 - Fall 2017

My major is Business Management and just two more semesters in my path before I graduate and step forward into the world of business and career. I was born in Pakistan, brought up in Abu Dhabi (I lived here for more than 30+ years) went to Karachi after higher secondary school, for two years, to obtain my Bachelor’s degree from University of Karachi, Pakistan. Read my blog »