SUCCESS STORIES
Peire Wilson
Peire Wilson has come a long way, figuratively and literally. After a string of college rejections, Peire jumped on a plane from Tampa, Florida and went to CUNY seeking college admission. LaGuardia was his first choice, and he was accepted into CUNY Start, an intensive 18-week academic program that prepares students to pass the
CUNY placement exams and succeed in college. “Once I got into CUNY Start, my teacher, advisor and even classmates went above and beyond to ensure I understood the information and resources that were available to me,” says Peire. After completing the program, Peire began his degree studies through
LaGuardia’s Accelerated Study in Associate Program (ASAP) and is now on track to graduate as a
Paralegal Studies major.
During his time at LaGuardia, Peire has worked hard and garnered numerous honors. He was inducted into
Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year college students, and made the Dean’s List. He was also selected as a student ambassador in LaGuardia’s prestigious
President’s Society. And lastly, he was named a recipient of the inaugural merit-based Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Award. Of only 10 students in the country awarded this scholarship, Peire was the only one from New York State, the only community college student, and the only student from a public institution.
“It’s all to the credit of my institution and its belief in me and my success,” he says. From LaGuardia, Peire hopes to attend New York University and pursue a B.A. Degree in Music Business and ultimately receive law degree from Columbia Law School.