This degree is the first thing I have ever finished. I’ve had so many opportunities in my life, but my addiction has always gotten in the way. Now, being sober, I realize I can accomplish so many things.
One learning experience that has stayed with me was working with Amy Jamgochian, Chief Academic Officer, in English 101B. She had us reading philosophy for the first time, and in the beginning, I was so lost—but as the class moved forward, I started to activate a part of my brain I didn’t know I had.
The college experience has made me more confident in my ability to get things done, and as a prolific procrastinator, that feels good! Pushing through my procrastination was one of the biggest challenges I faced in earning this degree.
Another challenge was working with people who held very different belief systems from mine. Through that, I’ve learned that things aren’t always black or white—I’m now able to find similarities instead of focusing on differences.
Next, I would like to get a BA and use that degree to become a drug and alcohol counselor. I love math, so I’m looking forward to taking a math class for fun, and I plan to serve as a teacher’s assistant for MTC in the fall. I really don’t want to stop learning now that I’ve started.
