Many seniors are excited about applying to and attending college next year, but they aren’t the only people hoping to study at a new school.  Michael Sanchez is a Triton alumnus who is currently in his second year at Northern Essex Community College (commonly called NECCO). He plans to transfer to a four year college next year. The Triton Voice had an opportunity to ask Sanchez some questions about his plans for the future.

• Where are you going to school now?

I’m taking business classes at NECCO.

• How does NECCO compare to Triton?

It’s actually pretty similar to Triton. I have a few classes a day, you get homework, it gets graded. The teachers are kind of like in high school. They want you to succeed.

• What’s your least favorite thing about NECCO?

The old people in my classes, like in their 40’s and 50’s. It’s just weird and they slow down the class with stupid questions. I had some old guy in one of my classes who didn’t even know how to turn his computer on.

• Would you recommend that people go there after high school?

I would recommend it for people who don’t know what to do. It saves you a lot of money and you can get your core classes done, like English and math.

• What are you planning to do after this year at Necco?

After the spring semester I want to transfer to a four-year school, like UMass Amherst, UMass Lowell, or Salem State.

• Why do you want to transfer?

NECCO is only a two year school, and I can only get an associate’s degree there. I want to transfer to a four-year college to get a better degree and make more money.

• What are you planning to study at a new school? Why?

I want to major in sports management. I love sports and want to do something I love. I don’t want to be someone who goes to work everyday and just hates it.