Student and Alumni Profiles

LCB students come from all walks of life, represent a wide range of ages, interests and goals. Ages of LCB students range from 22 to 65; majors range from Computer Science and Management to Wellness, Women's Studies and Fine Arts. Students live as close as North Andover and Cambridge and as far away as California, Texas, Florida, Montana and Wisconsin. International students come from countries such as Bermuda, Curacao, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Ghana and Israel. What they all have in common is a desire to continue or begin their educational journey, a need to do it "their way," and a commitment to learning.

Student Profiles

	Zeynab Omar, September/March cycle, Intercultural Studies major, Charlestown, MA "The LCB program gave me the chance to complete most of my studies at home. Since I am a working mother of two children, both under three years old, this program is especially helpful. Furthermore, the program allows me to incorporate my past work/volunteer experiences and study in health and international issues towards my degree."
	Betty Pickering, September/March cycle, Creative Writing Major, Maine "The Lesley LCB program opened a bright, new world for me and provided an opportunity to fulfill a dream that had been "on hold" for nearly 50 years! I began my studies with no college experience. Now, nearly two years later, I can already glimpse the completion of my studies on the horizon. Along with that vision is the prospect of reaching my enduring goal of becoming a writer."
	George Terzis, October/April cycle, Music Education major, Newport, Rhode Island "At LCB I've been as much a part of my own learning process as the professors themselves. It's been a way for me to fuse the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual into my life by studying subjects that are important to me."

Alumni Profiles

Many LCB graduates have gone on to work in their chosen professions, advanced in their careers, and entered graduate schools. Recent graduates have entered the Learning Community Masters (LCM) program, a master's degree program offered in the same format and location as the LCB. Others have entered the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Suffolk University Master's program in Media and Philanthropy, law schools and doctoral programs. Others have distinguished themselves as artists, published writers, educators, managers and entrepreneurs.

	Thomas Donohue, May 2001 graduate, B.S. in Management "The Lesley LCB program provided me with the opportunity to earn my degree while working in a fast-paced occupation that required me to put in 50 plus hours/week and travel. The program provided me with a light at the end of the tunnel as far as earning my degree was concerned."
	Delphina "Nellie" Provost, May 2000 graduate, B.A. in Holistic/Wellness Studies "The realization of earning my college degree through the LCB program even at my age is beyond words for me. The LCB was an incredible learning experience. It has given me the courage to continue my education."
	Donna Shea, May 2001 graduate, B.S. in Behavioral Science "The LCB program completely fit my busy schedule and allowed time for me to pursue a degree and still 'have a life.' I was able to finish my degree in only two years!" Donna's LCB thesis evolved into her own business, The Peter Pan Center, which is a resource for families of challenging children.