Name: Carryne Olds
Program: Adult High School Diploma
Hometown: Cedar Rapids

Why did you choose Kirkwood?
Because they really help you out with financial stuff as well as just being helpful and fun.

What does Start Here. Go Anywhere mean to you?
That if you start here and strive to do the best you can you can go anywhere and be anything you want to be.

What's the best part about attending Kirkwood?
The staff is fun to be around and very helpful when it comes to students.

How would you characterize Kirkwood's faculty?
Fun, very helpful, and determined to help as much as they can.

Do you have a favorite professor, someone who's influenced you?
All the staff have helped me a lot and put in a lot of time with me.

What distinctive features does Kirkwood possess compared with other schools?
One on one help any time you need it, computer class, and uninterrupted learning.

What drew you to your program choice?
Being able to graduate early and go to college early so I have more time and can get on with my life.

How is Kirkwood preparing you for your future?
It's getting me my high school and college education and Kirkwood is very helpful.

What do you plan to do with your Kirkwood education?
I want to get a job in law (eventually) and be successful and happy.

What are your professional aspirations?
I want to be a Forensic Pathologist or a FBI profiler.

What was your first impression of Kirkwood and what is your impression now?
I thought it woudl be hard andI wouldn't be able to do it. It is hard but there's always someone willing to help and cheer you on.

How do you balance family with academics?
My family is very supportive of my success so it's easy because they know school comes first and then spending tie hanging with family.