Q: When did you graduate from SHSU?
A: December 2008
Q: What did you do right after you graduated?
A: Started working with Lone Star College- North Harris for their TRiO Talent Search program.
Q: What are you doing now? (job, graduate school…)
A: Still currently working with Talent Search at Lone Star College and I am looking into going back to school.
Q: What that a hard field or program to get into?
A: The process of finding a job right out of college can be a difficult one. Several students have the education but some do not have the experience needed for a specific line of work. It was not a program that I had first thought about working with but it was a program that did interest me. It was also something I was familiar with. I applied and I got the interview. The rest was history.
Q: What does your day usually involve?
A: Talent Search is a free college readiness program that assists students from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with the information and resources they need in order to go to college. I have a home office at Lone Star College, where I have meetings, complete paperwork, and develop curriculum and new events for our students. 80% of my work is spent at three of the six schools we service, working with sophomores and juniors. While at my schools I provide workshops all pertaining to college and how students can improve their educational and leadership skills. I also provide one- on- one advising session on careers and college.
Q: What do you like about what you’re doing?
A: Everything! Although I majored in health education and not too much on the education side. I still get to utilize some of the skills I learned in college. When we host events I am the go to person for science, health, and wellness workshops/seminars. I also enjoy the time I spend with the students I work with. I enjoy advising them with the correct career path that is specific to them. I help them explore their options and advise them not to settle.
Q: What do you not like about it?
A: When I see first hand what the student has to go through to get by. Some of our students have various roles at home besides being a child and a student. It is difficult to see them have to struggle at such a young age.
Q: Have you traveled anywhere special since graduating?
A: Yes, I do get to do some traveling with my job because we go on college visits to help students explore their college options. We recently took students to New York, which was a lot of fun! I have also been able to travel with family to various places that have all been special to me. As a matter of fact, my husband and I will be traveling at the end of this month to Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, and Cozumel.
Q: What is your favorite thing about being an alumni (not a student)?
A: I really enjoyed being a student at Sam and I do miss it but I am glad to be out in the real world living life and enjoying it to the fullest. I hated writing papers.
Q: What was your favorite thing about SHSU?
A: It's the total package! Great place to meet life long friends, great professors, beautiful campus, and great resources available for all students.
Q: What was your favorite thing about Huntsville?
A: The scenery. Nice quiet little town and if you want to have fun you can do that too! I would also enjoy the towns festivals.
Q: What was your favorite class or who was your favorite professor while you were in college?
A: I enjoyed every class except maybe POL SCI. :)
I really enjoyed classes by Dr. Caroline Crimm, Caron Cates, Dr. Alessandro Bonnano, and Dr. Keathley.Q: What would you do on the weekends when you were at SHSU?
A: I would have study groups with friends, go out to eat, watch movies, or just simply hang out.
Q: What advice would you give to college students?
A: Enjoy every last bit of your college life. Talk to your professors! They are great individuals who are willing to help out. Join a club or organization that fits your personality. Go to every event on campus! Go to the GYM! It's a great place to get healthy tips and stay in shape.
Q: If you were a high school senior again, what would you major and minor in?
A: I am not going to lie I was a bit indecisive, I was not sure if I should go into Education, Health or Nursing. I ruled out nursing because it was not offered and was not sure about transferring. I stuck with health because it interested me the most. I still like health but I would go for Nursing.
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