Extracurricular Activities
Student Council Secretary, Student Management Team, Cycling, Animal Rescue Foster
A Little Bit Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Me
I grew up in Texas for most of my life but have been in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ since 2019. Moving to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ was exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. I moved here with no family or friends, but it helped me grow into the person I am today. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio between 2013-2014 and again later in 2016. However, I was academically dismissed twice due to my lack of discipline and inability to prioritize school. This led to me working in the restaurant industry for several years, which I thought would be my lifelong career at the time. Ultimately, I decided that I was capable of more and decided to try again. This time around, I earned my associate degree with honors, became a member of Pi Theta Kappa, and made the president's list during my first two terms at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech.
Why I Chose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech and My Major
There are several dental hygiene programs in the Portland-Metro area, but none of them are as attractive as Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech. I chose this school because of its emphasis on culture and diversity. Attending a university that focuses on this was important to me because of my immigrant father. My major was also an easy choice for me as I believe that dental care should be affordable and accessible to anyone who needs it.
My Influential Professors
I genuinely believe that all of my dental hygiene instructors have played a major role in helping me become the well-rounded student that I am today. If I had to choose one or two of them that I would consider to be the most influential out of all of them, it would be Charisse Botsch and Kimberly Dayton. They have both created a safe and welcoming learning environment, and they have always gone above and beyond to ensure that I always feel confident in my learning abilities.
My Greatest Learning Experience At Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech
My greatest learning experience at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech has been learning how to manage my coursework while being part of the dental hygiene program and working part-time as a veterinary assistant. Prior to my time at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech, I was not academically successful in any courses due to poor time management skills. I desire to be a lifelong learner, I knew that to be successful academically, I would need to master the art of managing time. Though the coursework and deadlines can be demanding, I am grateful to be a part of this academic community.
My Plans After Graduation
After I receive my bachelor’s in dental hygiene, I plan to work in private practice for a few years to gain experience. However, my ultimate goal is to work in public health. Growing up I did not have the resources for adequate dental care, so I want to be able to help people who may be experiencing the same circumstances that I did. Everyone deserves a healthy and happy smile. My goals are not limited to only performing dental care, but also to teach the public the importance of oral health.