Why did you enroll this semester?

In an April 30th, 2009 article from the California Community Colleges an article was published titled, "Community College Enrollments Surge, Outpace Available Resources".

SACRAMENTO – Newly tabulated attendance data indicate that student enrollments at California’s 110 community colleges are surging at a dramatic rate. Reports submitted by the community colleges to the State Chancellor’s Office show that enrollments are up at 103 of the state’s 110 community colleges. Statewide, enrollments have increased by 6.4 percent, or over 150,000 students, compared to last year.

“These enrollment reports are confirming what college leaders have been saying from the beginning of the academic year—the demand for community college education and training is surging,” said State Chancellor Jack Scott. “With statewide unemployment at 11.2 percent, California’s displaced workers are pursuing the training they need to get back in the workforce. The colleges are also seeing more demand from students who were not able to enter the University of California or California State University due to restricted admissions.”
(read the full article here)

So our question is what are your goals and why did you choose to enroll at Hartnell this semester? Are you trying to acheive a certificate? Transfer to a four year college? Are you looking for workforce training? Tell us!