Transfer Student Profile: Joshua Goodwin
From Dreams to Reality: My SUNY Journey from CCC to Binghamton
Why SUNY CCC Was the Right Choice for Me
I came to SUNY CCC because of the opportunity to receive a college education and be
able to play on a college basketball team, especially seeing that playing basketball
has always been a dream of mine since a very young age. The factors that influenced
my decision to become a Red Baron were the financial relief I received from the SUNY
Pell Grant and additional financial assistance, making a young low-income student
like me able to attend college with little to no debt.
My Goals, Program, and Advocacy
My career goals are to become a stronger advocate for low-income families around the
world and also get involved in policymaking to help our communities have access to
more affordable necessities like food, clothing, and transportation, which can have
many positive impacts on our society. The program that I am currently enrolled in
at Binghamton University is Philosophy, Politics, and Law. In addition, I am a Student
Ambassador for SUNY’s EOP program, being one of roughly 20 students who advocate for
thousands of students in SUNY’s EOP Program with a great goal to spread awareness
to students and future generations to know that college can be possible to attend
and conquer!
Why I Chose SUNY Binghamton and My Transfer Experience
I chose SUNY Binghamton to transfer to because of the accreditations it has of being
the #1 Public school in New York and also because of the support I had with coming
to Binghamton, excelling me to become an EOP Ambassador. The transfer process has
been a little difficult due to me leaving the great community at SUNY CCC with the
amazing faculty, staff, and students, but also because of the loss of a deeply loved
family member at the start of my first day of school. But it has also been very joyful
because of the great acceptance letter I received three days after applying and the
great useful coursework that I am receiving daily in my classes.
How SUNY CCC Equipped Me for the Future
SUNY CCC has helped prepare me for SUNY Binghamton by having EXCEPTIONAL teachers
who are very willing to meet me where I was and help lift me up to higher levels in
my education. A big shout-out to Dr. Atkins, who provided me with out-of-this-world
close reading tips and values to have and bring with me in life, and also phenomenal
teachers like Eric Smith, who brought real-world career experience to CCC by explaining
the stories he has faced and triumphed over in the Human Service field. These great
instructors in addition to the staff and faculty who are quick to help me, are special
and not seen at every university! I will forever be grateful for the assistance and
guidance that I received from SUNY CCC!