Graduate Stories

"I would rush to get the first aid box when anyone was sick or hurt without knowing what I was doing. I would sit with them and comfort them until they were okay."

"In class, I had a moment of clarity where I thought, ‘This is the right path.’ I got butterflies. I’ve never felt so sure of a decision in my life."

"I truly could not have gotten through the program without the support of all my peers. I loved the support system we had."

"I was terrified of public speaking for most of my life. I was really hard on myself."

"I entered the profession (TRA) because I lost my grandparents, and once I started working, it felt like I gained 150 grandparents."

"The second we got to do hands-on lensometry, I fell in love."

"I wanted to excel as a nurse and make a difference in people’s lives."

"Ms. Aqui‘s unique ability to bond with and understand clients from various backgrounds is remarkable."

"I’m good with people. I enjoy communicating. So, for me, it was a logical choice."