Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Major: Political Science
Why Santa Fe College: I chose Santa Fe College because of its reputation as one of the best colleges in the country. When I was rejected from the University of Florida, I saw Santa Fe as an opportunity to get my first two years of school done, then reapply to UF. Our college’s small class sizes, wide range of courses, affordable price, and student-centered atmosphere made me realize that community college is a hidden gem that many people overlook.
Interesting Fact About You: When I was a kid, I was obsessed with space and wanted to be an astronaut.
Hobbies: Travelling, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.
Why Did I Join Student Government: I joined Student Government to get involved and serve the Student Body. I started off as Deputy Treasurer in Fall 2019, and ever since then I’ve loved the work I’ve done with SG and my passion to serve has only grown stronger!
5-Year Goal: Get into law school and earn a Congressional internship in Washington D.C.
Advice for Freshman: Get involved as soon as you can! I know it sounds cliché, but it makes the college experience 1000 times better. Whether it’s a club, internship, or Student Government, find something you love and make it yours!
Hometown: Roatán, Honduras
Major: Registered Nurse
Why Santa Fe College: I decided to attend Santa Fe College because of the outstanding nursing program. My Passion for nursing started with my mother who is also a nurse. My desire to see people recover from their hardest moments in life is what motivates me to continue this journey. I understand struggles, seeing those you love ill is devastating, helping them heal is fulfilling.
Interesting Fact about you: I believe that the most interesting thing about me is that I used to be a dolphin trainer in my home country Roatan Honduras.
Hobbies: My favorite hobby would be solving mysteries or reading about criminal investigation cases.
5-year goal: One of my future long-term goals is to help as many families and children as I can. The way I intend to accomplish this aspiration is by starting the first non-profit organization in Central America (Honduras) that protects families and children and provides them with an opportunity such as mine, to be able to accomplish an associate degree which can lead them to economic stability and help others.
Advice for freshman: My advice to future generations of college students is to take every opportunity you’re given as if it might be the last. Remember that you are fortunate to be able to sit in a classroom and earn a degree and eventually economic stability. However, there are millions of children and young adults who do not have such an opportunity, and quite frankly, in respect to those less fortunate, you should not waste the opportunity.
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Major: Business Administration
Why Santa Fe?: Santa Fe College offers a great academic program that immediately captured my attention to start my college path here. During my first year, I have noticed that Santa Fe genuinely cares about its students and makes the transition from high school to college easier. They offer a lot of help on every subject, and you can have everything under control if you set your mind to it.
Interesting fact: I have a Golden Retriever puppy and I am a DJ in my free time.
Hobbies: DJ mix and cook Latin food
Why I joined SG: I saw it as a great opportunity to learn new things and to enroll in something similar based on my career path.
5 Year goal: I want to have my Master's in International Business and want to add a third and fourth language to my knowledge (French and Chinese).
Advice for Freshmen: Always challenge yourself no matter how hard the path May become.
Hometown: Gainesville, Florida
Major: Organizational Management
Why Santa Fe College: Smaller hands on learning
Interesting Fact about you: I can recite all the Presidents of the United States in order from memory.
Hobbies: Cooking, Movies, and Hanging out with friends.
Why did I join Student Government: I was encouraged to get involved. My friends said I was a natural leader.
5-year goal: Explore whether to start graduate school and position myself for a strong career start.
Advice for freshman: Be Engaged!!! Get involved and networking, build bridges and your future will be very bright!!
Hometown: Watertown, New York
Major: Political Science
Why Santa Fe College: I choose Santa Fe be it was Veteran Friendly and after looking at all the sources it provides for the students. I couldn’t imagine anywhere else.
Interesting Fact About You: I am certified Human Resource Supervisor
Hobbies: Making music, helping with political campaigns, cooking, business, and working out
Why student Government: I wanted to be involved with what was going on with Santa Fe. Help anyway I can to make Santa Fe a better place.
5-Year Goal: To complete Bachelors and Masters and start campaigning for District Representative.
Advice for Freshman: Be engaged there are tons of resources on campus to be successful. If you need help ask. Life is what you choose to make, only you can decide where the path may lead.
Hometown: Ellenton, Florida
Major: Chemistry
Why Santa Fe College: Originally: the guaranteed admission to USF. Now: the amazing people, great opportunities, and the support of the college!
Interesting Fact about you: I have my nail license, meaning I am certified to do manicures, pedicures and more!
Hobbies: Cooking, playing tennis, any art related activity, hanging with friends.
Why did I join Student Government: I like helping others and wanted to be more involved with the college.
5-year goal: I hope that in 5 years, I have graduated with my AA degree, BS degree, and is enrolled in medical school.
Advice for freshman: Do not be afraid to ask questions or get help! Santa Fe is there to support you! Also, joining clubs and being involved, helps with making friends and getting yourself out there!
Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
Major: Health Services Administration
Why Santa Fe College: I love the welcoming community, the small class size, and the overall environment of Santa Fe!
Interesting Fact About You: I used to play the drums in High School.
Hobbies: I love to read thrillers, autobiographies, and non-fiction books, and I enjoy writing poetry.
5 year goal: My five year goal is to have graduated from Santa Fe with my Bachelor’s in Organizational Management and hopefully have a career working in non-profit or marketing.
Advice for Freshman: Be involved and ask around for leadership and learning opportunities. This will help you further enjoy your college years. Also, remember you don’t have to have everything figured out right away.