By Jannatul Noshin
Choosing which college to attend can be challenging, as can attending college finally graduating from college is a dream come true. Houghton College Buffalo (HCB) is a strong foundational leader in the hard work, determination and true environment of support needed for a successful college experience. HCB goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone will get a chance to walk across that graduation stage. Houghton College Buffalo’s students once had a dream, a vision, and a desire to graduate from college without fear. Immigrant students are astounded to see how Houghton College Buffalo has not just created grounds for academic excellence, but also a safe space where their value is respected.
Graduation is rapidly approaching, and this year Houghton College Buffalo is honored to be hosting a Commencement Ceremony located at the Forbes Theater in Downtown Buffalo, New York. This will be an intimate time where students will be able to see the tangible fruits that they so earnestly worked for, and this monumental occasion will not just represent a time for celebration and fellowship, but a page in the history book for Houghton College as a whole. This ceremony will be expected to showcase the uniqueness, diversity, and honors of the Buffalo students. The students are ecstatic. Some students are even unable to comprehend the fact that they are ready to receive their diplomas.
Aroni Adamu (‘22) was delighted to be able to express his emotions, he stated, “this graduation means a lot to me and the fact that I’m the firstborn in my family to graduate from college makes me happy and wants to keep going, and I feel like I am appreciating what I am doing because I’m showing a way for my siblings.”
Kamulete Bwemere (‘22) was happy to offer his insights, he added, “I believe that life is short, and you need to use it wisely. I understand that to achieve what you are looking for in the future you need to work hard, I took my education seriously because I know that the people who prepare for life, will be the ones who enjoy it in the future. I would like to thank Houghton College. As an immigrant student, it helped make me who I am today as I did not know if I could be. I’m excited to graduate with my Associate’s degree at Houghton College.”
Kisongo Kashindi (‘22) was eager to tell everyone else about his experiences, “I’m so happy to graduate from Houghton College because I learn many of the things that I don’t know about college and I was the first person in my family to go to college so I think the education that I got here at Houghton was worth it. I will also try to help my sister and brother to know more about college, of course, I like this program and it will be better if they continue to do the same thing or improve the other things next year. Also, let me take this opportunity to say thanks to all my professors who taught me at the beginning of the semester and end of the semester. God bless you all and let me say thank you for all the education you give me and I learn a lot from you all my teachers.”
Houghton College Buffalo prepares its students to deal with challenges in the future. Leaders are born and then created. These students were nurtured at Houghton College Buffalo to be leaders in their communities and society. These students are prepared for the future, a future in which peace and unity are expected.
If a message is not learned or applied with sincerity, it is nothing more than a collection of words. Houghton College Buffalo exemplifies what it means to walk the talk and teach the fundamentals of a path that leads to both internal and external prosperity. This appeal is being led by HCB, which is disseminating the truth of Jesus Christ in order for students to discover the path of life. A life where the truth is important. A truth that will preserve humanity, and as a result, countless generations will follow a path that will fulfill God’s purposes. Students at HCB are motivated by the truth and the purpose to create the future that our world needs. Houghton College Buffalo (HCB) is a place where education is important, appreciated, and cherished by everyone regardless of what background or nationality they are from. ★
