DiAndre McNatte – Class of 2025

What degree and/or certificate are you earning?

I am earning an Associate in Arts in Communication Studies.

What are your career goals/next steps after CCP?

After graduation, I plan on attending Drexel University in the fall. Pertaining to my career goals, my plans are to become a lawyer, hopefully practicing criminal or entertainment law; however, my first love was always communication studies in general, so I always want to have my hand in something like journalism/public relations.

Did you participate in any student clubs or activities, benefit from support services, or receive a scholarship?

While at CCP because I have maintained a GPA of a 4.0, I have been able to be a part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which has afforded me with many scholarships from many schools for my future.

How did the College prepare you for success? Are there any faculty or staff members you'd like to thank?

CCP prepared me for success by always being readily available. From my professors to support on campus to logistical things like financial aid, the members who work at CCP have always been willing and happy to assist me with getting to this point.

I had to drop out of school in 2019, so by the time I registered again in 2023 at CCP, I just about had given up faith in completing my education. So coming back, the sense of home you feel when being on campus, or the sense of warmth you get when asking for help, really made it easy for me to get in the swing of things. My time at CCP was my redemption, and you guys have been such a pivotal part in why I'm able to pursue the rest of my undergrad the way I wanted to back in 2018.

I would love to personally thank two of my English professors, Mr. Brian Geodde (ENGL 283) and Ms. Elizabeth Catanese (ENGL 190 and 205). These two professors offered writing-based courses that I feel help me improved so much as a writer and a student. Prof. Catanese offered a creative writing course that assisted me opening my eyes to different styles of writing, while Prof. Geodde offered a nonfiction writing course that ended with the Callowhill Cut Reading Series, something I was able to use to address things I needed to work on through the writing I had to submit. The advice that both professors gave me I will take with me to Drexel and beyond, as a student and a writer, they both always diligently took their time to offer me valuable feedback on every assignment, so my heart goes out to them.

What advice would you give to individuals who are considering attending CCP?

If I had to give advice to anybody attending CCP or getting ready to attend is that you are exactly where you need to be, and that you should prepare yourself to be a sponge, soaking up everything CCP is willing to give to us as students.