What is something that Mitchell Tech taught you?
Mitchell Tech taught me confidence, resilience, and the value of being part of a supportive community that truly cares about your academic success. Coming from a different background and being naturally introverted, I often felt self-conscious about what I could and couldn’t do. I constantly compared myself to others and developed a “me versus them” mindset. I convinced myself that I wouldn’t fit in or succeed.
In fact, I enrolled, attended only two days of classes, and left. But something inside me wanted to come back. Looking back, I realized the biggest obstacle wasn’t Mitchell Tech—it was the negative thoughts in my own mind. I kept telling myself I couldn’t do this and wouldn’t succeed. Those little voices would say things like, “You’re just an immigrant student who only learned English a few years ago. Who are you to think you can succeed?”
When I returned, I found a welcoming and supportive community that helped me grow and believe in myself. That experience completely changed how I see myself and what I’m capable of. I learned not to belittle myself and instead remind myself that I am capable of achieving great things. My instructors made that clear—not just to me, but to all of their students.
The transition wasn’t easy. It can be scary stepping out of high school, moving to a new city, adapting to a new environment, and making new friends. But Mitchell Tech gave me the support and confidence I needed to take on those challenges and believe in myself.
How would you describe your overall experience at Mitchell Tech?
My experience at Mitchell Tech has been very welcoming and supportive. The faculty truly care about their students, and the environment encourages cultural, personal, and academic growth. Even as an introvert, I was able to find my place and build confidence in things I thought I couldn’t do.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This passion comes from a personal story in my family.
During a time of war, my parents lost a child because she needed a blood transfusion, but treatment was delayed due to lack of doctor approval. If she would’ve gotten the transfusion, maybe she would have been alive today. That story has stayed with me and reminds me why compassion and timely care matter. I want to be someone’s hope and make sure that when a patient visits the lab, they receive the proper care and quality results that help solve what they came in for.
