06/24/2024My Success: how one Pierce College alumna got her degree at her own paceWhen Vanessa Garcia was preparing to graduate from Challenger High School in 2018, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to start college immediately or focus on getting work experience. A counselor at her school advised her to take just one class to get a jump start on her education. Pierce College was the most obvious and convenient choice for Garcia, who did not want to travel far for school. Photo of Vanessa Garcia outside on Pierce College campus.When Vanessa Garcia was preparing to graduate from Challenger High School in 2018, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to start college immediately or fo...2024news