鈥�滨鈥檝别 always struggled with school 鈥� trying to stay focused. But after I got clean and sober, I knew I needed to find a new direction.鈥�
Degree/Certificate & Anticipated Class Year
GED, Phlebotomy Certificate&苍产蝉辫;鈥�25
Hometown
Selah
Major
Phlebotomy
How did you decide on a major?
滨鈥檝别 always kind of liked blood. 滨鈥檝别 been fascinated for some reason, so I decided
to take the phlebotomy course 鈥� and I really enjoyed it.
What do you like or find most interesting about your major?
Working with people and interacting with people.
What made you interested in studying at YVC?
It's a very cool campus with great teachers and instructors.
What three words would you use to describe YVC?
Awesome, Unity, Love
What鈥檚 your favorite class? Why? How has it expanded your knowledge?
Healthcare Workplace Skills (HSC 069) was my favorite class. It has helped me with
communication and problem solving.
Who is your mentor on campus? Why do you consider this person your mentor?
Andrea Gutierrez Trammell (pathway coordinator), she has helped me with everything
that I needed as far as school and provided me with great advice.
What鈥檚 your favorite spot on campus?
Raymond Hall Library
Were there any barriers you overcame to be successful at YVC?
Sometimes just showing up was hard. I tend to take on too many things at once, but
being enrolled in school really helped me stay focused because everything was part
of the same program. Each task felt like a mini goal leading toward a bigger one.
I made sure to set aside specific time for each part. For example, I usually worked
on my GED coursework while I was on campus. In between, I鈥檇 squeeze in my online phlebotomy
classes. At one point, I had to drop a class because I was feeling overwhelmed, but
that actually turned out to be a good decision. Instead of continuing with that class,
I moved on to the next level from the one I had already passed and focused on studying
the textbook.
How has 麻豆视频 changed you?
This program helped prove to myself that I could accomplish something when I put my
mind to it. There were times it was really stressful. I was living in an , volunteering to help others in recovery and trying to stay on my own path. It was
overwhelming.
What do you view as your biggest achievement at YVC?
Earning my GED and phlebotomy certification.
Are there any support services or resources that you have taken advantage of? How have you found these beneficial? (e.g. tutoring, academic advising, library)
I wouldn鈥檛 have been able to do it without the support I got. Andrea Gutierrez Trammell was a huge part of my success. And the other students 鈥� we leaned on each other. It was just a really cool environment.
People for People has also helped me with several different things.
Did you receive any financial aid or scholarship funding to attend YVC? If so, please
describe how this helped you on your journey.
Yes, I received financial support through the I-BEST program.
What are your educational or career goals after YVC? What are your dreams?
My career goals are to pursue phlebotomy jobs in our local community. During an internship at InterPath Laboratory I gained real-world experience and built
confidence working with patients and lab staff.
They were so supportive and patient with me. I asked a lot of questions. There were things I couldn鈥檛 do yet, but I learned so much just by watching and asking.