Welcome to DVC Alumni, where every story inspires the next. In this episode we meet Madeline, a young DVC student who completed dual enrollment through the College Now program, earning an associate's degree in business while still in high school.

Madeline discusses how she balanced heavy coursework with extracurriculars, her role tutoring in the student center, and the inclusive, multigenerational community at DVC that broadened her perspectives. She also shares how family, discipline from years of Kung Fu, and real-world experience shaped her ambitions.

After applying to several UCs (including Stanford), Madeline was rejected but plans to continue at DVC and transfer later. She explains her interest in product development and corporate leadership, and leaves listeners with practical advice: keep going, be yourself, and stay disciplined.