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Involvement, achievement, and ambition: Tania Mottos makes the most of her Berkeley College experience

She’s faced obstacles, but never backed down. She’s managed a full workload, but has always been willing to take on more. She’s overcome challenges to graduate from college, and yet Tania Mottos is already thinking of the future. Born and raised in El Salvador, Tania and her family knew they needed to leave for their own safety. “At age 19, just a few days after I graduated high school, I migrated to California,” she remembered. “I found my first job as a babysitter with an amazing family who really helped me get on my feet. Eventually I became a medical assistant and moved to San Francisco.” Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Strategically overcoming obstacles “Living in California by myself during the pandemic was very hard,” Tania recalled. “I was not able to see my parents for about a year and a half. I decided it was time to be closer to them, and also time to finally get a college degree and advance my career. I began researching schools that offered a Surgical Technology program an...
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From excelling in the classroom…to protecting their communities: Berkeley College Criminal Justice grads join local police departments

When three New Jersey towns recently began the search for new police officers to protect their citizens, there was no shortage of eligible candidates. The qualifications and preparedness of three graduates of the Berkeley College Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program, however, stood out and landed the coveted jobs. A stellar record of scholarship and service Olivia Strama was hired by the Bernards Township Police Department. A graduate of Paramus Catholic High School, she attended Woodland Park campus of Berkeley College and graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies - Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security. She received the Rising Star Award from the NJ Business & Industry Association, which is awarded to college students who excel in academics, campus life, and volunteer within the community. Gaining hands-on experience While attending Berkeley, Olivia also worked part-time for the Paramus Police Department as a Class 1...
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Berkeley alum shares her success in the fashion industry with prospective students

At a recent Berkeley College Fashion and Marketing Career Seminar, High School and Community Relations Associate Melissa Coudon didn’t waste any time capturing the attention of participants considering a career in the fashion industry. Big numbers mean big opportunity “One hundred billion items of clothing are produced each year. That translates to nearly 14 items for every human being on the planet,” she began. “So, it comes as no surprise that clothing production represents the world’s third largest manufacturing industry. Let’s also not forget that $49.2 billion is generated by cosmetic sales in the United States each year,” she continued. “With the global cosmetic industry, we’re talking about more than $380 billion dollars. So, don’t listen to anyone who says there's no money in fashion!” With that, Ms. Coudon introduced Francesca Cohen, a 2015 graduate of the Berkeley College Fashion Merchandising and Management program, and the current Director of International Accounts at M...
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A passion for healthcare. A plan for success.

Even as a child, Rachel Gonzalez had plans of working in the healthcare field one day. After entering community college, she felt her initial studies were “too broad.” She wanted more focus. Finding her focus After doing her homework, she transferred to Berkeley College and began the Surgical Processing Technician certificate program at the Woodland Park, NJ campus. “I had done my research and immediately liked Berkeley,” Rachel remembered. “The admissions and enrollment processes were fast and easy. I was able to get started quickly.” One-on-one attention in a small setting Starting her studies during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rachel took some of her classes online, but benefited greatly from the small groups in the in-person lab classes. “I’m more of a hands-on learner,” she noted. “The lab classes made everything very easy to understand—seeing up close what we had learned in class and in the textbooks. And the small groups were great! We got lots of one-on-one attention and were able t...
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Recognized for excellence by U.S. News and World Report for 10 consecutive years!

Berkeley College has again received several important distinctions from media authority U.S. News & World Report: Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs–for the 10th consecutive year!Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs for Veterans–for the 10th consecutive year!Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs–BusinessBest Online MBA Programs Standing out among the elite Berkeley College is one of four colleges in New Jersey and 25 colleges in New York ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs and one of six schools in New Jersey and New York ranked for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Veterans. In the Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs – Business category, 13 colleges in New Jersey and New York were ranked. Additional recent accolades for Berkeley College include a second consecutive inclusion on the list of America’s Best Online Learning Schools of 2022 by Newsweek and Statista, a global business data platform, as well as recog...
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Berkeley College students become partners in class, in life, and in business.

In spring of 2019, Berkeley College students Vanessa Guzman and Danielle O’Neill both happened to be enrolled in an elective course, “Addiction and Obsession.” They became project partners and built a friendship during the semester. The two went on a few outings together outside of Berkeley as friends and instantly felt an unbreakable connection. Saddened by the semester coming to an end and thinking they would no longer see each other weekly; they both checked their schedules for the upcoming semester. Lo and behold, they were placed in not one, but two additional electives together, “Advances Writing” and “Forensic Psychology.” Vanessa and Danielle say that was a sign—that Berkeley knew they were meant to be together. Continuing their friendship and seeing each other more frequently, the friendship grew into a romantic one. They’ve been together since December 2019. Growing together During their time together, Vanessa and Danielle have grown as individuals and in their respective car...
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Excelling as a Berkeley Honors student, Lindsay Fiorellini aspires to protect the nation

Although she’s still a student, Lindsay Fiorellini is already quite accomplished. She’s certified as an EMT and a firefighter and has a passion for helping people in need. And she’s loving her time at Berkeley College as a Justice Studies - Criminal Justice major concentrating in Homeland Security. She expects to graduate in December with her Bachelor's degree.  She began by exploring her options “After applying to ten different colleges with multiple full scholarship offers, I chose Berkeley and was accepted into the Honors Program,” Lindsay said. “Not only was I excited to be a part of the Honors Program, but I was also going to be taught by professors with real-world experience in the field.” She continued, “I set out to develop relationships with mentors who could help guide me through the process of pursuing a career in law enforcement. And I was able to accomplish this and complete my degree a year and a half earlier than my peers because of the trimester system at Berkeley.”...
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