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Honors to Ivy

Although common stigmas about community college made Ishmeet Dhillon feel as though it was her last option, it was ultimately one of the best decisions she's made. Currently an active leader in Yale's student body, Ishmeet reflects on her time at Las Positas and how it has prepared her for an Ivy League education.

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André Valle 2025

Discovering Purpose Through Projects

As he completed Honors research projects and major-required classes, André Valle discovered his passion for social sciences and education. Now a student and mentor at UC Berkeley, he reflects on his time at LPC and how the Honors Program helped him realize his goals. 

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Raza Ali

From Community College to National Conferences

Being the first in his family to pursue research and a career in medicine in the US, Raza Ali had always wanted to find opportunities to use his academic knowledge to share his culture and serve others. As an Honors student, he has done just that.

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Aishani Gupta

 Balancing Passion and Professional Growth

From mathematical proofs to analyses of French films, Aishani Gupta has leveraged her Honors projects to explore her curiosities in a wide range of subjects.

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