Peters Business Building. Craig School of Business, CSU, Fresno.

When Tiffany Lowe began attending Reedley College, she was a pre-pharmacy student. After a semester, she decided a pharmacy career wasn’t for her. But she went on to earn an associate degree in general studies, and began taking business classes in preparation for her transfer into a business major at CSU, Fresno.

“I was heavily involved on campus at Reedley College,” Tiffany said.

She served on a number of committees and as a member of the Associated Student Body, as well as serving as the student trustee on the SCCCD Board. “I attended district board meetings as a representative of the students of Reedley College and the North Centers,” Tiffany said. She updated the board on the colleges, providing a student perspective.

“I encourage students to attend community college before attending a four-year university.” – Tiffany Lowe

As a member of the Pete P. Peters Honors Program at Reedley College, Tiffany took advantage of challenging courses, preparing her for upper-division classes. “In particular,” she said, “the honors English courses greatly improved my writing skills. Many faculty members were great teachers who became mentors.”

Tiffany rounded out her schedule with a number of business courses. “I took accounting, micro and macro economics, finite math, entrepreneurship, and business law classes in addition to my general education classes,” she said.

Tiffany’s diligence paid off when she earned the Craig School of Business Fresno Merchants Scholarship at CSU, Fresno. The academic scholarship is awarded to entering freshman or transfer students majoring in business administration. Tiffany began attending CSU, Fresno last fall.

After she graduates, Tiffany plans to attend graduate school or start her own business.

Tiffany is glad she began her higher education at a community college. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Reedley College,” she said. “I encourage students to attend community college before attending a four-year university. I believe it’s a great place to transition from high school to college.”

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