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 associated 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 Forrest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my former education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was the among first MLT students to rotate to WFUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of the preconceived ideas about MLT’s 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 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 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 again. Therefore, I suggest that students work hard on 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 life time.

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Student Success Statement 18

Student Success Statement

“There is no happiness in sin, and when we depart from the path of righteousness we begin to do those things which will inevitably lead us to unhappiness and misery and loss of freedom.”

-N. Eldon Tanner

What I think this quote means is that when you do the wrong things it may seem right but its not. Picking the wrong choices will lead you to your disgrace. 

Student Success Story Part 6

Student Success Story

Part 6

Andrea Packer anticipates graduating with B.A. in Education from Catawba in December 2011 and then enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program from Salem College, also offered on the Davidson Campus. Packer spends her days on the Davidson Campus working 29 hours a week as a teaching assistant for instructors in the DCCC Early Childhood Education Program.

“Not only did receiving this scholarship made me study harder and be the best I could be, but it also allowed me to graduate in May 2010 with my associate degree totally paid for,” she said. “I couldn’t believe I had my first degree, and I was debt free. What a wonderful blessing!”

If students work hard during high school, complete all assignments on time, and demonstrate bright, positive attitude toward school, learning, and other people, then they can be highly successful as a high school student and qualify for academic scholarships also. All they need to do is put in the time, study time. They will be rewarded for their hard work. But if they just mess around during their high school years and neglect their studies, use drugs, and mistreat others, they can expect to fall short of what could have been their rewards of scholarships and other opportunities, they will suffer in short and long term. Invest in yourself. Give yourself opportunities of a lifetime by succeeding in high school with a super high note. Then you can:

Write your own Student Success Story.

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