Life before Mesa College

I have been at Mesa College since 2019 starting at the San Diego MET High School. I thought the MET would be the perfect school to get a jump start into college. Every semester I was able to participate in the internship program. I also took two Mesa Classes. I graduated in June of 2023 with Honors!

Scholarly Development

Accomplishments

Setbacks

Success Strategy Reflection

An accomplishment that I had was having A's in the majority of my classes. In my interpersonal communication class, I had the highest grade! Another major accomplishment was that I became less shy and have had no anxieties while attending college. I would raise my hand and ask/answer questions. I'd never thought I would do this a year ago!

Pictured is my interpersonal communication professor.

A setback I recently had was taking too many classes. I originally started out with five and that started to take a toll on my grades and added stress. I withdrew from my chemistry and lab. Another setback was not passing my pre-algebra class. Math has never been a strong subject for me. I was engaging in class by answering questions but, I ended up needing to take the class again.

To be successful I will take fewer classes. I have a two-year education plan so now I know the pace I will be going. This spring semester I have the goal of going to the library more often because it is distraction free. I will also go to office hours for my math class and go to the STEM center if I need additional help.

Career and Educational Pathways

Career Pathway

Educational Pathway

Making a Difference

Pictured is one of my former personal growth professors and current counselor.

Two career paths sound interesting to me. One career path would be working for the Environmental Protection Agency. To me, this seems like the highest place I can go to create the most impact. Another option my former English professor mentioned is working as a researcher at a university. This would be perfect because I love to do research.

Looking at my two-year education plan, I found out I might be at Mesa for 3-4 years. For STEM students it not unusual to stay for 3 years. After that, I want to transfer to San Diego State University. During my summer Personal Growth class both my professors inspired me to get a doctoral degree. I learned that I could get my doctoral degree with San Diego State through a partnership program with UCSD.

To make a difference in this world I want to have a career that aligns with my values. Ever since I was younger, I have always wanted the Earth to be free of pollution. By trying my best in school and working hard I can make this a reality!