"Resilient" - Jackie Estrada Perez - TRIO McNair Participant (Univ. of Northern Colorado)

One last-minute decision can define an entire academic career. In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Estrada Perez, a University of Northern Colorado student who began her journey at Aims Community College.

Jackie shares the story behind her pivotal choice to attend Aims and how the TRIO Student Support Services program there set her up for success. She offers invaluable insights into the transfer process from a community college to a four-year university and discusses her current work as a TRIO McNair Scholars Research participant through the Center for Human Enrichment (CHE) at UNC. Tune in to hear how Jackie is navigating a double major in Health Sciences and Human Services, with minors in Environmental Science and Psychology, and learn how supportive programs can make all the difference.  

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