Extracurricular Activities
- Amateur photography club
A Little Bit Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Me
I was born and raised in the small town Prineville, OR (Central Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ). My husband and I moved to Portland in 2019 to pursue higher education at Portland State University (PSU). I attended PSU’s Honors College where one of the graduation requirements was writing an undergraduate thesis. With the help of my academic advisor, I was able to accomplish my undergraduate thesis on bacteria that consume micro plastics, and how our environment may be impacted by that. It was a fascinating and challenging project where I learned a lot about the topic of choice, in addition to myself and what I am truly capable of.
Why I Chose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech and My Major
I choose this major because my current profession is working as a specimen processor in a lab where I prepare samples for the lab techs. Everyday I get a front row seat to what I would be doing as a tech after I graduate. Why did I choose Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech: I knew I wanted to stay in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and the only 2 lab programs available are Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech and PCC, but the PCC is only an associate's so I would not start out in as high a position.
My Influential Professors
One of the aspects of this program that I love the most is the student to faculty ratio - the lower student count will help me build better connections with the professors of this program and in turn will help me learn more from them. This will be a fast-paced program, but from the research I have done and the ones I have already met during the interview, they all seem like great people who are truly invested in helping us learn.
My Greatest Learning Experience At Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech
This upcoming Fall 2023 term will be my first at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech but I hope to bring my strong passions for science and helping people together to the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program so that I can equip myself with the knowledge to fuel those passions. After already having been working in a medical lab for the past 8 months, I have come to appreciate the role that lab techs play in patient care and the clinical decisions that doctors make.
My Plans After Graduation
After earning my degree I plan to earn a spot as a tech at OHSU for a couple of years to gain experience. After a few years, I would love to move to Central Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ to live closer to my family and work in the St. Charles Health System - I was born and raised in Central Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and would enjoy going back to serve the community that raised me.