Feb 7
Arrion McNair
Feb. 7, 2023 - Arrion McNair of Laurinburg was a former dual enrollment student who earned the RichmondCC Guarantee and paid zero money in tuition for her two years at RichmondCC.
After graduating from RichmondCC in 2018 with an Associate in Science degree, she transferred to the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management three years later and now works as a remote member specialist for Teladoc.
How did receiving the RichmondCC Guarantee influence your decision to start your college education at Richmond Community College?
I always planned to further my education but the RichmondCC Guarantee ensured that I would further my education while I continued to ponder on my future and graduate with an associate degree.
Did you feel like you were well prepared when you got to UNC-Charlotte?
Yes, there was no difference in the expectations that were expected from me when I entered UNC-Charlotte that weren't expected from me at RCC.
Do you feel like you had a well-rounded college experience?
Again, RichmondCC was no different than UNC-Charlotte except the size of the campus and the many organizations that are offered at UNC-Charlotte. I also would advise every student who is entering a four-year institution to join an organization.
Did you or your family save money by starting at RichmondCC and then transferring?
Yes.
Would you recommend someone attend RichmondCC first versus going straight to a four-year university after graduating high school?
Yes, but be intentional with your end goal. I feel like we are forced into the adult world after graduating high school with the intent to know who we are supposed to be and what we want to do with the rest of our lives. And that’s not true. Take your time and get to know yourself before making that huge step because imposter syndrome is real. We all fall victim especially when deciding to go to college and feeling forced to graduate with a major we chose when we were only 17 or 18 years old.