Why Community College’s purpose is in its name. Created by fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier, Why Community College is a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier founded Why Community College, a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. She said the page’s goal is to empower transfer students by shedding a more positive and accurate light on their experiences, while debunking the harmful stereotypes of community college in the process. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)