Community colleges are springboards, even for big shots

Some illustrious citizens from all walks of life — astronaut, filmmaker, scientist, poet, business mogul — got their start at two-year community colleges, uniquely American educational institutions. Check out their accomplishments, and if you want to consider a U.S. community college, visit EducationUSA to plan your studies.

Graphic showing eight illustrious Americans who attended community colleges (State Dept./S. Gemeny Wilkinson)
(State Dept./S. Gemeny Wilkinson)