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VanBlaricum took the time to walk him through the variety of programs offered \u2014 and it was Construction Project Management that immediately caught his attention. But rather than rushing into a decision, Solorio took VanBlaricum\u2019s advice to take his time to heart. He took a semester off to reflect on his future, ultimately deciding to enroll the two-year <a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/construction-project-management\/\">Construction Project Management<\/a> Program in Spring 2022. After completing that degree in 2023, Solorio continued on, earning his Bachelor\u2019s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/construction-management\/\">Construction Management<\/a> this May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solorio\u2019s path hasn\u2019t been easy. As the first college graduate in his family, navigating higher education without his parents, who remain outside the U.S., was daunting. There were moments when he doubted whether graduation was possible. But through perseverance and support from his family, he crossed the finish line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis Academic Excellence Award is a significant milestone in my life that I\u2019ll always cherish,\u201d he said with pride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The support of his family has played a powerful role in Solorio\u2019s journey, especially his older brother Edwin, who also attends Dunwoody. \u201cHe\u2019s accomplished so much&#8230; he\u2019s always pushed through and never quit,\u201d Solorio said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That same spirit of determination inspired him to keep going.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stood out most during his time at school was the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s not just about reading textbooks or writing essays,\u201d he said. \u201cIt&#8217;s about gaining practical knowledge of the construction project management field and learning from some of the best in the industry.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the projects, the commercial capstone remains his favorite.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis class provided a true insight into what a Project Manager faces in the industry. From estimating and scheduling to putting together a proposal, it was a challenging course,\u201d he said. Most importantly, the class mirrored what his day-to-day responsibilities now look like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Solorio works at Ryan Companies as a Senior Project Engineer. He credits his education for helping him get there: \u201cI am where I am today in my career thanks to Dunwoody and the people who work there. 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