Smile! Be friendly and nice, because college is your NEW home and
that's where you find your second family. That family definitely
gets you through all the good times and bad times the next 4-5
years and those people become your "forever friends".
Kristina, Navajo, Aerospace Engineering
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smile!
:-)
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About AISES
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AISES is a great
resource for students interested in math, science, and engineering
careers. Their annual conference is a great place to learn about
potential companies, as well as meet fellow students from all
across the country. If your school doesn't have one, start
one up!
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My advice to native students would be to seek out friends and
join student organizations like the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES). Friends will help you out in so
many ways, from help in homework to rides home and the benefits
of joining a student organization are numerous, from career
exploration to an increased chance of obtaining internships and
co-ops.
Brian, Navajo, Electrical Engineering
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The most essential factor to my success as a student
has been the support of family and community. By family I
not only mean my immediate family but all my relatives
and friends who give me the support and advice to continue
school. I have contemplated many times of leaving
college . . they have offered me the courage to continue. My
Saya (grandmother), who is an educator herself, has been
key in influencing me to also be an educator and advocate. On
campus there has been important individuals who have been
supportive of my education -- professors and mentors -- who
have been people of color -- they seem to understand the
day-to-day struggles of the academy and in turn offer
encouraging words.
Matt, San Juan Pueblo, Political Science
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individuality is a terrible thing to waste,
don't be afraid to speak your mind
Rhiannon
Navajo
Theatre
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Stay close to the corn pollen path. Faith in this path guides one to extraordinary well being. Faith gets you through thick and thin.
Lori, Navajo, English Education
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