"I like how all the instructors will work with you and help with whatever is needed and everything is all hands-on."
William Hugar
- Student
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
His father attended Williamsport Area Community College (WACC), which evolved into Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1989. His brother graduated from Penn College in 2018. Now William is keeping the family tradition alive by pursuing his associate's degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology. And thanks to Penn College Dual Enrollment, he started his first semester with six credits to his name.
TAKING THE LEAD
Q&A with William
WHY PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College offered a degree in what I wanted to pursue and the campus is close to home.
DID YOU RECEIVE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes! I earned The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship, which was awarded to me for my work ethic.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF CAMPUS?
I like how all the instructors will work with you and help with whatever is needed and everything is all hands-on!
IN ADDITION TO YOUR ACADEMIC PURSUITS, WHAT ARE YOU INVOLVED IN?
I'm not involved in too much yet, but am looking into joining the ESports Club.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR AFTER GRADUATION?
After graduation, I would like to get a job at a federal prison system. Eventually, I want to start my own business.
Penn College Dual Enrollment allows you to take college-level coursework and earn credits towards 100+ hands-on degrees.
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William Hugar
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His path to Penn College
Hometown: | Hughesville, Pennsylvania |
High School: | Hughesville High School |
Penn College Dual Enrollment Courses: | MTH124 & MTH125 |
Penn College Major: | Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology |
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Learn how to design, install, and repair residential and commercial systems.
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