Constructing Your Career

Transcript

Say hello to Riley. He’s following in his dad’s footsteps to pursue a career in the civil engineering field. At Cerritos College, he’s actively involved in student government and wants to transfer to a four-year college in the next few years. Riley, you are up.

– Thanks for the introduction, Alex. Hey, guys. My journey with the Cerritos College family started when I was a kid, touring around my dad’s work at the Orange County Sanitation District. There I was really able to see the opportunities of a technical career. After graduating high school, I decided on Cerritos to help me enter the civil engineering field. Not only are classes affordable at Cerritos, but they also offer a number of scholarship and job opportunities. I was awarded a scholarship through the college’s foundation which covered a large part of my schooling. I also work on campus in the research office. Here I’m able to develop analytical skills through a number of software programs which will be useful in my career down the road. This past semester, I participated in a number of STEM classes, including chemistry, physics, and calculus. Being on campus for work and school has allowed me to maximize my time to study and do homework. When I was a high school student, my teammates in track and field helped me be successful. Here at Cerritos, I have a new team to help me succeed. Being involved in student government has been a great way to make friends. I also attend group meetings where we shared stories that really allowed me to get to know my peers and professors. The community of support around me has been super impactful and made Cerritos College so memorable. I plan to transfer to a four-year university in the fall, so I can get my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. While studying at Cerritos College, I focused on building a strong foundation, connecting with professors, and making friends. I’m confident these experiences will help me land a successful role in the engineering field. Well, back to you, Alex.

– Riley, it sounds like you have a great community of support on campus. We love to hear that you’re making good friends and making a positive impact at the college. Cheers, Riley.