An Early Start to Success

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We’re at Gateway Community College and ready to speak with Janette who is not your typical student. Janette is taking advantage of an early college program and is going full throttle towards a career in nursing. And we’re all ready to hear your story. All right, Janette, floors are yours.

– Thank you, Alex. Hi, everyone. Guess what? I’m still a high school student, but I’m taking several college classes right now towards my associates degree and I’ll be rocketing to Arizona State University next fall as a nursing student. My education has always been important to me. Coming from a family of immigrants, attending college as a first generation student has made my family proud. Attending Gateway Community College through GateWay Early College High School has helped me reach the goals I have set for myself. I really value how the college focuses on helping all kinds of students from low income to DACA students, earn college credit, get ahead, and make education accessible for everyone. My counselors and teachers pay attention to me. They know my goals, which help me choose my major and get hands on experience in the classroom to eventually become a traveling nurse who can give back to my community. The experience I’ve received through Gateway has been incredible. I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer at a wonderful non-profit organization, and I value Gateway’s commitment to community service and giving back. In addition to giving back to the community, Gateway has a wonderful fun amount of activities and events like diversity fairs and food drives. The diversity fairs are really fun and exciting because students get to talk about different cultures and they get make food I guarantee you’ve never heard of before. The food also aids to families who need a little extra help at home and who don’t have much. Through my experience at Gateway, I’m ready to get back to others and achieve my goal of becoming a traveling nurse. I would never have the experiences I have now, if it weren’t for Gateway Community College and GateWay Early College High School. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Janette, congratulations on where you’re at in your college education. You definitely believe the early bird gets a worm and are working hard for success. I’ve got no doubt you’ll reach your goal of becoming a traveling nurse. Keep up the hard work. Thanks again