San Jose State University Accomplishment Report

My goal is to become an engineer, therefore, take my scholarship very seriously. I have always been on the honor roll in elementary and I have straight A’s for both quarter one and two. I never procrastinate and I complete most of my assignments on the same day they were given to me. I always participate in the activities in class and I never take extra credit for granted.

My passion towards working with students every day has led me to the decision of pursuing a doctoral degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Miami University. I have chosen this program to prepare myself for a future role as a professor or a senior level college administrator. This program will allow me to become more proficient within the students’ educational experience and therefore better engage students in active learning.

For the purposes of this assignment, a female advisor in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was interviewed about her role as an academic advisor and in working with high-ability students. A female undergraduate student in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering was also interviewed about her experiences with her academic advisor and as a Trustee Scholar. The student provided her first name as “Vincy” but not her last name. It is important to note the advisor interviewed is not the advisor of the student interviewed. For better understanding, the student is a Trustee Scholar at USC; she received a full tuition scholarship for academic achievement in high school. Vincy is also an honors program student at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.

While attending California State University, Long Beach, as an undergraduate in 2011, I mentored students who were members of the program TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). The program SSS provides academic support services for first-generation college students striving to earn a four-year degree. The program fostered my passion for diversity in higher education. As a member of the program, I mentored Hispanic and Black American college students. Secondly, I mentored students who experienced social and academic challenges. The program provided me a unique opportunity to mentor a sexagenarian. For instance, I mentored

After reading Sonja Ardoin’s (2014) “the strategic guide to shaping your student affairs career” book, I read a variety of important content that has allowed me to reflect not only in my fieldwork position, as an Advising Assistant for the Puente Program, but also my current status as a graduate student in the Educational Counseling program.

To proving that I’m eligible for this incredible honor and responsibility will be challenging for my actions do not reflect my true character. This organization can help me show my beautiful colors and share with the

I believe that National Junior Honors Society can use an excellent student such as myself. Many of my teachers say that I am a hard worker with an amazing attitude. In sixth grade I attended Cambridge Academy and was elected President of my school, even though it was my first year there. I encouraged classmates by competing with them to see who gets the better grade. During my time of presidency I read the morning announcements. At assemblies I led the pledge of allegiance. Student council and I volunteered at the United Food Bank and helped sort food. Finally, I helped organize school activities and dances. I enjoy playing most sports. During sport activities I am often elected captain. Last year I was on the football team and even if we

San Jose State had its share of upsets during this time as well. A letter from the college president to college administrators at the end of the 1967-1968 school year said this:

Many college professors find it very important to have parents, students and current instructors aware of the expectations for the upcoming student. By informing students,

President Barack Obama said “My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. We were strangers once, too.”, during his speech on national immigration.What Barack Obama means by this is that the foundation of the United States is immigration and the pursuit for a better life for us and our families. I think that a lot of people get confused when the word immigrant is brought up. The definition of an immigrant is, a person who comes to live permanently in another country. There is also illegal immigration, but regardless immigration affects many lives and causes many issues in politics.

Since my transfer orientation at UCR, I was interested in getting involved with the Chicano students Program. It was the main organization that I felt connected to. Fortunately I had the opportunity to intern at CSP, it has been one of the greatest experience of my collage years. I am so proud of my self of getting out there and doing something for our college campus. This quarter I discovered skills that I had hidden, before this internship I didn’t now some skills that I had hidden. I have always been and introvert student but was hoping to get my extrovert side and have learned that I do have it. I am proud to say that Spring 2016 internship has been one of the best experiences.

I want to be a new mind with new problems that need to be solved and new things to discover. I think that my skills as a writer and scientist will contribute to the respective departments at the school. I believe that I will also be able to contribute new questions and new ways to get answers. I will contribute leadership, a desire to learn and teach others, and communication skills that could lead to a new future for ASMSA. As a new student to ASMSA, I want to be able to contribute all of my knowledge, skills, and ideas that could make a difference. I think that I will be able to contribute just as much as I will learn. With every piece of information I gain, I will have something else to give to others in order for them to learn more as well. I will be able to contribute all that I have in me to ASMSA’s community of

Virginia Tech has become a prestigious, affluent, and spirited college because of the compassionate Hokies who have influenced the world. As a residential advisor, I want to ensure that incoming students respect and treasure the college experience and embrace all that it has to offer. I am compassionate about the student body and want to fulfill our motto, Ut Prosim, by encouraging new students to embrace the school, try new things, and receive a well rounded education, intellectually and socially. Young college students need a mentor to encourage them to make intelligent decisions, but still promote social exploration.

Transitioning into higher education presents challenges for all students, whether it’s their age or previous educational history. Numerous individuals are extremely nervous as they are entering into an advanced environment such as higher education. This because college is a new learning environment at a completely different level. However, freshmen find college to be difficult at first because it’s harder for them to adjust. That’s why many universities should have student centers in place to help students. Student centers give students the pathway for flexible learning as it results in being successful in higher education (Baužienė & Vosyliūtė 2015).

My work in student affairs provides significant opportunity to contemplate, implement and assess initiatives related to student success and retention. My current research is connected to peer education and the 1st year experience and I have active and growing experience in the needs assessment and