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Student, Class of 2025
Program
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A Little Bit Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Me

I’m very dedicated my work and studies and find myself spending most of my time doing that. When I’m not working or in class, I like to spend my time with my dog, Scooby. He suffers from a lot of anxiety from his previous owners before I rescued him, so he loves to hangout in calm environments. Lately I have been exposing him to more people and different environments to get him comfortable in different situations and he’s responding much better than he used to. I have always worked and kept myself busy studying, so I have been trying to find a good work-life balance which I practiced this summer by spending lots of time in the sun!

Why I Chose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech and My Major

I chose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech because of its exceptional graduation rate as well as the income that students make right out of graduation. I have always had an interest in the dental field and found dental hygiene to be my biggest interest. I chose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech for this reason as well because they have the top hygiene program in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. I have heard so many people say that they seek out Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech graduates which stood out to me as well.

My Influential Professors

Going into my fourth year at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech, I can say that Darleen Swigart has been my most influential professor. She always presents herself in a positive manner and encourages her students with her excitement about her profession. She created a very warm and welcoming experience for my first year in the dental hygiene program, made me push through all the hard work, and was always there to listen if I needed someone.

My Greatest Learning Experience At Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech

My greatest learning experience at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech so far was during my first year of the dental hygiene program. During this year, I was pushed harder than I ever had been before with multiple large tests and quizzes a week which taught me how to manage my time better and study ahead of time in order to succeed.

My Plans After Graduation

After graduation I plan to use my degree to get a job in a dental office and practice dental hygiene. I also would love to participate and help out with community health opportunities which provide dental care to those who don’t have usual access to it. I have found an interest in sales so I would also enjoy getting involved in sales and being able to travel and represent a dental company.