Jacob Lirio (Business Administration - Columbia University)
Student veteran Jacob Lirio transferred to Columbia University and is currently studying
financial economics. He plans to pursue a Juris Doctorate degree at one of the nation’s
top 25 law schools. He aspires to become a lawyer and eventually a general counsel.
“Cerritos College has prepared me to undertake the rigorous intellectual demands of Columbia University,” said Jacob. “The guidance from professors and faculty has challenge my understanding and the role education plays in the 21st century. You need to have tremendous amount of academic humility and to keep questioning things until your questions are answered. The invaluable resources provided at Cerritos College paid dividends and made the transition to Columbia University effortless. I am proud to be an alumnus of one of the most "elite" community colleges in the nation.”
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