Major Undecided with Mariana

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We cannot wait for you to meet Mariana, a commuter student who is currently undecided in her major. SCC offers the opportunity for students to get involved, stay active, and propel through thousands of individual tasks tailored just for them to get what they are after. Tell us about finding your path at SCC, Mariana, take it away.

– Thank you, Alex. Hey everyone. Coming out of high school is a huge milestone, but an impending decision was on the horizon. Picking a school. With having an undecided major, I needed a school that would allow me to explore my options and provide all sorts of helpful resources. My high school had great college counselors that showed me the great qualities and the strong support system that Santiago Canyon College had. With being undecided, I would need all the help I could get. So when comparing schools in my area, SCC stood out to be the better and more affordable option. At SCC, there are a variety of classes that give students a taste of different fields of study. With these classes, I plan to attain my American Sign Language certificate and complete the Honors Program. ASL is something I’ve always wanted to learn, and SCC allows me to do this while earning credits. The classes here are very well organized and challenge you to go above and beyond. The diversity at SCC allows for all types of people to share their cultures and experiences. I have expanded my social circle through having met so many wonderful people. The Associated Student Government, which I hope to join, plans events that are very representational and informational. For example, in Dia De Los Muertos, ofrendas were displayed and completion of an activity earned you a traditional snack. It was a great way for unfamiliar students to learn and appreciate my culture. The shift from high school to college was sudden and scary, but SCC eased this tumultuous transition. It was the best decision that allows me to explore my options and helps get me through classes all while enjoying my college life. Back to you, Alex.

– Mariana, it is so great to hear that SCC made the transition from high school to college so smooth. From Associate’s degrees and certificate programs to honors classes, students at SCC have access to everything they need. Thank you for sharing how you fell in love with the programs here. Mariana, take care and thank you again.