“I spent so much time thinking about how I was going to act in college, time that just turned out to be time wasted. I didn’t have to think about acting around my CC family because I just acted in a way that was natural to me – I felt capable of being myself and expressing myself in a way that others could not change. Being able to ‘be yourself’ sounds like such a small task that most people probably figure is something that is easy to do; for some, this is not the case, especially for students who feel underrepresented in their communities.”
–Hunter Robbins, CC 2023
“It was absolutely instrumental for my integration into the Yale atmosphere; it allowed me to build connections that I would prove valuable when navigating different challenges associated with the change in my life.”
–Steven Shepherd, CC 2023
“CC was a great opportunity to meet peers within my community before the stresses and demand of Yale could influence my experience! I still hang with my CC siblings to this day.”
–Fidah Kabwita, CC 2022
“CC is important to me because, coming into Yale as a transfer student, the transition feels somewhat abrupt, but having CC as my first program on campus really made me feel welcomed. At CC, I made some of my best friends, and my CC counsins support us not only during the program but also throughout the year. CC is a welcoming and inclusive space where we create long-lasting friendships and learn about our role in a place like Yale.”
–Deynna Rey Tovar, CC 2022
