Frederick Community College

HIGHER EDUCATION

2019 Frederick

Frederick Community College

Kathryn (Kat) Hogan, STEM (Biology) Student at Frederick Community College

When Kat Hogan was 12 years old, her family moved onto a sailboat. She lived on the boat for the next five years with her parents and six siblings, traveling through the Caribbean and exploring more than 19 countries.

Kat wanted to go to college, but since she had been home-schooled on a boat, she wasn’t sure if she would be prepared. When she was 16, she was invited to visit with family friends in Jefferson, Maryland. This provided an opportunity for Kat to learn about Frederick Community College (FCC) and take placement tests.

By age 17, Kat was living in Maryland and taking classes at FCC as an open campus high school student as part of the Dual Enrollment program. She is now a full-time FCC student and will graduate with her associate degree in spring 2019, with plans to transfer to University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

“I came to FCC after growing up on a boat and was worried about being successful in college,” Kat said. “Everyone here cares about you and they’re willing to help you learn. I found myself prepared for college and felt embraced by the people here. They saw value in my life experiences and have supported me in every way possible.”

FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for students of all backgrounds. Faculty and staff are devoted to the mission of higher education for all students, and embrace the individual experiences that shape our community as a college and as a whole.

Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction and affordable costs have made FCC the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957.

7932 Opossumtown Pike • Frederick, MD 21701 • 301.846.2400 • frederick.edu

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