ElCo Chats Podcast
El Camino College is pleased to introduce “ElCo Chats.” This podcast series shares inspiring stories of student success as told by our own students, faculty, and staff members.
About ElCo Chats
For more than 75 years, El Camino College has offered the best in higher education, along with the resources students need to be successful.
Our ElCo Chats podcast series shares inspiring stories of student success as told by our own students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. It’s managed by Marketing & Communications and the Office of Outreach & School Relations.
Discover what El Camino has to offer through the experiences of those who achieved their goals or are continuing their journey, and hear from those who helped guide them on a path to success.
Submit a Chat
Know an El Camino Warrior perfect for ElCo Chats? Let us know at elcochats@elcamino.edu.
Latest Episodes
Andrea Sala
ECC Foundation Executive Director Andrea Sala explains the scholarship application process and shares tips for students completing the application. From athletes to STEM majors, there's a scholarship for everyone.
October 2, 2024
Roshumba Mason
Recent grad Roshumba Mason shares her journey returning to El Camino after an extended break from college, this time with the help of our specialized programs, services, and the many mentors and friends she met along the way.
September 11, 2024
Ivette Diaz-Quintero
ECC alumna Ivette Diaz-Quintero is a first-generation student who found guidance from the Puente program, along with counseling, mentoring, tutoring, financial aid, and other support at El Camino to help her discover her path and who she wanted to be.
June 12, 2024
Llendy Bermudez
Llendy Bermudez enrolled in El Camino after a 21-year break and no matter what age or stage you are in your education, he says that this is a great time to become an ECC student: “The community here at El Camino has changed my life.”
May 22, 2024
Katie Sundara
From earning degrees and certificates to taking classes that build on existing skills, Associate Dean of Industry and Technology Katie Sundara shares how students have many career paths available at El Camino.
May 1, 2024
Sidney Lee
El Camino Ambassador Sidney Lee shares insight into being a student here. Sidney appreciates the personalized assistance at ECC and wants students to be aware of all the resources available to them.
April 10, 2024
Darrell Thompson
Professor Darrell Thompson offers advice to first-gen students, encourages them to take full advantage of the college experience, and connects them with resources to get on a path to success.
March 20, 2024
Jose Merino & Oscar Hernandez
Campus leaders Jose Merino and Oscar Hernandez both discovered a welcoming student-centered academic community at ECC that offers a variety of opportunities for leadership and networking.
February 28, 2024
Dr. Seranda Sylvers
As an academic counselor, Dr. Seranda Sylvers helps students plan their educational journeys. She shows students how education can shape their future and change their life.
February 6, 2024
FIRST Program
Former coordinator Vilma Fuentes and student Janet Carraman share how the Formerly Incarcerated Re-Entry Students Thriving (FIRST) Program provides support to system-impacted students.
December 6, 2023
Dr. Sonya Christian
California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian talks about how El Camino College – and all the California Community Colleges – offer students an accessible and excellent education.
November 29, 2023
Sharonda Barksdale
Coordinator of the Basic Needs Center Sharonda Barksdale makes sure students have access to food, housing, transportation, and clothing so they can focus on classes.
November 8, 2023
Delfino Camacho
Delfino Camacho is a current student who is giving college another chance with support from family, El Camino, and a scholarship from NBCU Academy.
October 11, 2023
Dr. René Lozano
Transfer center coordinator and counselor Dr. René Lozano helps students use El Camino as a springboard to the university of their dreams.
September 13, 2023
LaTanya King
El Camino alumna LaTanya King is proud of the progress she’s made in her education and her comeback was possible thanks to key players at ECC.
August 16, 2023
Next Episode
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