Rock musician Juan Santiago, 38, of Oak Park, has had two pivotal moments in his life: the day his daughter was born and the day a former band member encouraged him to attend Triton College.

Santiago grew up in Chicago and was always interested in music. After high school, he toured the United States with his rock band, performing for crowds nationwide. After becoming a bit “burnt out” from the rockstar lifestyle, he transitioned to a career in body piercing. However, the job’s unpredictable hours didn’t align well with his daughter’s school schedule.

“I made the best decision when I decided to attend Triton in January 2024,” he said. “My former bandmate told me that it was never too late to obtain a degree. I liked that Triton was affordable.” read more...