You Can Succeed in School If You Will (Part 2)

You Can Succeed in School If You Will

                                                Part 2

“Though I graduated from an associate degree program, I felt that my instructors provided me with the same theory and knowledge as those students completing their bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratory science,” Mishak added.

“When I started my clinical rotations at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my formal education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was among the first MLT students to rotate through WFUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of the preconceived ideas about MLTs regarding their education and what they are able to do.” After a year working as a medical laboratory technician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, he was promoted to a Hematology Analytical Specialist position. This involves oversight of the hematology, coagulation, and flow cytometry sections of the laboratory.

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You Can Succeed in School If You Will (Part 1)

You Can Succeed in School If You Will

                                                Part 1

Chris Mishak, who earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from DCCC in 1998, is the second MLT graduate from DCCC to be accepted into physician assistant’s school.

In August 2011, Mishak will begin studying at Emory University in Atlanta to become a physician’s assistant. He says DCCC prepared him well to transfer to Winston-Salem State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in clinical laboratory science in 2004. Since then, he has worked in the lab at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“I learned pretty much everything that I needed to know about laboratory science at DCCC. Many of the clinical applications that I learned there I still use today either in my medical volunteering in phlebotomy or in the duties of my current job, which includes training new technologists on cell identification,” said Mishak.

          It is pretty easy to be successful in school. If students work hard and honorably, it’s not difficult at all. All students need to do is study, put in the time; it’s as simple as that if students aren’t willing to study now, it will be very difficult to develop this habit later on. Therefore, I suggest that students work hard in their studies and at being good people, doing nothing to get them in trouble during high school. By doing so, they will enjoy success during high school and throughout their lifetime.

Student Success Story (Part 5) (Andrea Packer)

Student Success Story

                                        Part 5

Andrea Packer – Without the prestigious DCCC Presidential Scholarship she won in 2008, Andrea Packer, a 2010 DCCC honor graduate, says she doubts she would already be pursuing her baccalaureate degree from Catawba College. “I cannot say thank you enough to whomever paid for my education, and I am going to continue to do my best to make them happy that they invested in me,” she said.

Since August 2010, Packer, 20, has been working toward her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Catawba College, and she doesn’t have to leave DCCC’s Davidson Campus to do so. She said she likes the convenience of leaving her teaching assistant’s job in one DCCC building and walking only steps to her evening Catawba College classes where she is taking history, statistics and education courses.

Student Success Stories (Part 4) (Shane Noah)

Student Success Stories

                                        Part 4

Porter said she was impressed at everything Noah accomplishes, including earning several professional certifications and still making time to tutor other students in her classes as well as others in the information technology area.

“Shane Noah helps other students troubleshoot software and hardware issues not only in networking classes but other information technology courses while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. He goes above and beyond the minimum requirements of an assignment while being a full-time student.”

Noah earned professional certifications in A+, NET+ and Security+ in 2010-2011 and will receive his CCNA certification in the summer. In addition, he implemented the deployment of Windows 7 using Server 2008 in the DCCC computer lab without the help of instructors. He also documented the procedure with step-by-step and written instructions to help others get through the procedure.

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Student Success Statement (Anon)

Student Success Statement

“The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it”

                                                Anon

Reflection:

I believe this person is trying to say that if we do the right thing with doing the right stuff then we will be highly successful in the future.

Student Success Stories (Part 3) (Shane Noah)

Student Success Stories

                                        Part 3

Shane Noah is a full-time college student, scholarship recipient, volunteer tutor, Dean’s List student every semester, husband and father. All these titles accurately describe Shane Noah, a high-achieving May 2011 DCCC graduation candidate majoring in Networking Technology. Noah, who is from High Point, plans to continue his higher education at East Carolina University upon graduation from DCCC. His career goal is to become a corporate network administrator. He won the North Carolina Computer Instructor’s Association Scholarship after he was nominated by Ann Porter, his DCCC instructor. Seek for higher learning. Work hard. Be a scholar. Do the right things and enjoy success.

Kimani Hunt

“Kimani Hunt”

Summary:

Kimani Hunt Is College student who was on the dean’s list for his 3.692 point average. He tutored his teammates in basketball academics and he has been a leader to everyone in his school. Hunt Graduated from Riverside High School In Durham. And He Hopes To Have a Career in Sports Management.

Reflection:

I believe that he is having a successful life by helping his teammates and classmates he also tutors his teammates. He also wants to be managing in a sports career.