05/25/2021
Here is another Highlight of previous MSP counselors!
Marisol is currently pursuing GIS ventures!
How was your overall experience working under MSP?
It was a wonderful experience being part of MSP. I loved being part of a program making a difference in many students’ academic journey in STEM by providing guidance as they navigated through lower-division courses. My colleague was very supportive and made a great work environment.
Any skills that you develop and are able to transfer to your current endeavors?
Through MSP I was able to enhance the skills of communicating and explaining ideas in more detail as well as finding new ways to look at problems and resolving them. These skills of communication and problem solving are handy in my current pursuit in the GIS industry.
Why did you want to work with MSP in progressing underrepresented students in STEM?
In my experience the transition from high school math curriculum to multivariable calculus as my first math class on campus was definitely rough. For one the lack of students with similar backgrounds as me in these classes and also being a first-generation student really made adjusting to the new setting hard. I felt there was no space where I felt comfortable going for help in these classes. There was no space where I could find students who could relate to what I was experiencing which definitely made me question switching out of a math major. So when I found out about MSP, I really identified with their mission and purpose of helping out students through 1-1 sessions as well as providing guidance in navigating through a STEM major. I wanted to be part of a space that could provide the tools for students to be encouraged and prepared for their academic journey in STEM.
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