Student Mentor Post: Sorry I missed last week

Hi my friends! Sorry I missed last weeks post, I’ve been in a bit of a fog over confusion in my last class. Things have been sorted out this week though. I hope everything is going good for you guys. I have some amazing news to share with you all. I have been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship! 😄😁☺️😊 I found out this past Friday and I feel like I hit the lottery. I am beyond grateful and ecstatic to be a part of such a prestigious organization ❤️ Apply to all scholarships, even the ones you think you will never get. You might just get the surprise of your life! https://www.jkcf.org/our-stories/2020-cooke-transfer-scholars/

Student mentor post: You guys!!!! Good news

Hi my fellow TRAin scholars! I am so excited. I am now done with two classes. I just finished my discrete mathematics class today! I’m beyond happy and relieved to have an A in such a challenging class. Time is on my side now. I have three assignments due tonight in my CSC240 so I am so grateful to have the time to focus on that now. I still have my Hispanic Film class but it is way more of a treat than coding so I think the rest of my semester is going to be great. I hope things are coming together for you my friends! Hope to see you all soon ☺️ Enjoy this picture of Kitty

Mentor Post: I’m back!

Hi TRAIN scholars! I miss you all and I miss being in the lab. I know life is very challenging right now but I think we can make it better by staying in touch. You can reach out to me on here or at my email mar2447081@maricopa.edu . Well, I don’t you about you guys but I’m feeling stir crazy. Having to essentially teach myself discrete mathematics and several computer languages on top of other classes and teaching my kids 😳 it’s a lot! If you need any help reach out to anyone. I have taken many classes at PC so if you’re struggling talk to me, I am happy to share notes and insight. Stay safe guys! Please stay in if you can ❤️

Fall 2019: Finals week

Here we are, we have arrived at finals week. I just want to say good luck on all of your exams and papers. Well I heard we are having a get together this Tuesday afternoon (12/10) and I hope that I get to see my fellow cohorts before winter break. Please come if you can. In other news I have a ton of work to do for my project, so I’ll be busy typing and organizing some data. If I don’t see you before the break, enjoy your break and happy holidays! Hope to see you next semester!

                    Just a video of one of my final projects from engineering (successful egg drop)

Fall 2019: Pictures of OCC and Scholarships

So I have been extremely busy these past couple of weeks applying for scholarships. It has been extremely draining but necessary. The trip to Oak Creek Canyon was a much needed relief. The weather was beautiful and other than crossing the creek the hike was easy. We were lucky enough to see a tarantula again but other than that there was not much wildlife to be seen. If you get the chance it is worth going.

Fall 2019: Return to Oak Creek

So tomorrow were taking a field trip up to Oak Creek Canyon to survey the flora and fauna. The PC TRAIN scholars have done this in the past and it was so much fun. It is amazingly beautiful up there. I'll be sure to post pictures next week. This week I'm mostly applying to as many scholarships as possible so I have been pretty busy. Hope to see you all in the lab!

Photo from last OCC trip

Fall 2019: STEAM DAY

Today was STEAM DAY at Phoenix college and it was wonderful! I was only able to attend for 30 minutes during the day but I did return in the evening with my kids. We had a great time. I got to see some of my lovely cohorts and their projects. Thanks guys for taking the time to show me what you're working on 😊 . Sammy if you are reading this! I swear we gotta catch up soon, I didn't even get to see your presentation 😞 . I can't wait for the next STEAM DAY event.