Making the Right Move

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Our next student we’re gonna hear from is Mahesh. This father of two started his journey when he left the mountainous country of Nepal for the US, where he is currently taking online programming classes at Rio Salado. Okay, Mahesh, let’s hear your story.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, everyone. Growing up in Nepal, I was always interested in technology and what it will bring for the future. But in 2002, when I moved to United States, that curiosity was lost within me until I decided to pursue a career in programming about 12 years ago. I always wanted to go back to college ever since I had to cut my education short to move to US. While looking for college, I found certificates and degrees that Rio Salado College offers that very much suited to what I wanted to learn. So I enrolled for an online class in 2018, taking few credits at a time. Rio provides well tailored courses and curriculum to match the demand of modern workforce with affordable tuition. Being a working dad of two children and taking care of families here and overseas, it never seemed easy to make time and focus on my classes. However, Rio did make it easy with their flexible start times and online option for almost all classes. And while I’m an online student, I’m never alone. At Rio, instructors are always there to encourage and provide constructive feedback. Taking classes has widened my knowledge and given me the confidence I need to advance in the field of information technology. It’s not just about degrees, it’s the support and assurance that the degree brings. When I first joined Rio Salado, I did not know if this move was right for me. Now I’m glad that I got it started. Rio not only offers appropriate certificates and degrees for me, but also gives me the confidence to continue my education. With the help of wonderful instructor and excellent advisor, I’m looking forward to graduate from Rio this semester with the degree in programming and system analysis. And it will all be worth the effort. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Mahesh, you’ve literally come a long way my friend in your educational journey. It’s inspirational. Coming to a new country to start a new life isn’t easy, but you made it work. Taking care of your family, having a career, and going to college. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story. Take care.