Welcome to class. Please start by introducing yourself to everyone. Here are some ideas as to what you could write about: What are your hobbies? What other responsibilities do you have besides school? Where are you from? Why are you at PCCC? What kind of student are you? What do you hope to do after PCCC? Is there anything else that you would like to share?After posting, please respond to at least three other posts. Remember to please sign ALL posts.
Mrs. Arabas
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Hello Everyone
ReplyDeleteMy name is Fatima Coremin; I am 26 years old and a business major. I am happily married and have two gorgeous girls, Samantha 4 and Francesca 2. My kids are the driving force behind my return to college, because I want to give them the head start I did not have. On the professional side I am an Emergency Medical Technician. I have worked in the field for the past five years. While been an EMT is a very rewarding career I cannot say the same about the pay. Therefore I am here to better myself, my future and that of my kids.
Fatima,
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I love your outlook. Your kids are a good reason to come back to school, as well as to better yourself. I know that it will be tough working fulltime and going to school, so let me know if I can help at all. On those long days or nights that you spend studying, just remember that school will not be forever.
Mrs. Arabas
Hi my name is Andreina Martinez I’m 19 years old and my mayor is Science. I work full time at a lawyer’s office and I love it. I have a beautiful three month old baby girl name Annalesse I love her immensely, she’s what I live for. She always put’s a smile on my face when she looks at me an smiles. I love to hang out but I mostly take care of my daughter don’t really have time to go out. Even though school is not allowing me to see her as often I still proceed because I’m doing this for her and me of course. I am attending PCCC but hopefully be able to transfer to John Jay to get my bachelors in Forensic Science. I work and go to school to better our lives; no matter what it takes I will finish School.
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Andreina Martinez
Fatima reading your paragragh i realize that my daughters middle name is the same as your daugther. Also i understand you because working and going to school is really hard. Its great that your daughter's motivate you to keep going with your career, i feel the same way.
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Hi class,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jasmin Garcia. I am 22 years old and my major is Register Nurse.Graduated high school in 2006 and now 2009 is when I finally realiazed how important college is, to better my self and my love ones.Specially for my daughter Jaz'miriel that I love with all my heart. She is my number one reason why am here going to school and working a part time job in Bergen Regional Hospital Medical center as a Dietary Tech.
Jasmin Garcia
Hi Andreina,
ReplyDeleteIs nice to know the your first name is my middle name and that we both have baby girls. Also good luck with your baby and school.And get ready because girls grow so fast that you would not belive.....
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ReplyDeleteHi, everyone my name is Nicole De Leon and im 26 years old and have 3 beautiful children whom i strive for everyday, i currently work in this terrific Law Firm in which empower me to take the steps Im taking today. My major is Criminal Justice my reason for this major is because I wonna become involved in the criminal field. Im taking this time to congradulate all the mothers that are taking the same steps I am to better our selves.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sulai I wonna give u a pat in the back for your braveness in joining the army after all thats happened in this world. And i defitnately understand your decision as a mother to withdraw your self from your previous career. But, just know that all those years of education you still have coming in life are gonna pay off for you and especially for your bundle of joy, keep on striving for wat you want.
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Hi, Andreina I wonna take this time to really applaud your persistance in coming to college with such a samll baby and such a small amount of time from graduating highschool, and your jumping rite in to what's best for you and your baby girl. You are someone to look up too for the majority of these young ladies that are in your same predictment and feel as they can not proceed in life while caring for a young one.
ReplyDeleteHi, Fatima all I can say rite now is "WOW" your current career must be a hand full, i can't imagine the things you have to see but yet you keep composure, and still go forward persuing your dreams. I must say your someone i can look up too.
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Hello,the name is Hanif I am 19 years old and im fro prospectpark. I just graduated from high school this year and everything is still new for me. lets see, I have three younger that drive me bonkers. My hobbies are writeing poetry and boxing. Well boxing is more like my passion then a hobbie. I am at PCCC because its the best choice for me at the moment. After PCCC I hope to beable to get into a good university and maybe play football again.
ReplyDeleteHi, Andreina I would like to say that it pretty amazing that you are comeing back to school for your little girl. Some people just tell them selfs that its to hard and quit at your age but your not one of them.
ReplyDeleteHey, Fatima i just wanted to say that i think its pretty cool that you still have that drive to get and eduction not just for you but your kids. Like i know a lot of people thats in the same boat as you and they still are on phase of thinking about going back to school.
ReplyDeletehi there Sulai. I was wondering how was it like to be in army. like what was it that's so hard or so easy about it and what made you choose to go to the army?
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ReplyDeleteMy Name is Wendy Juarez I am 26 years old from Clifton. One of the things I enjoy doing is reading a good book, one of my favorite authors is Junot Diaz, I also like traveling although this year has been a little hard for myself and friends to take some time off our schedule and with the economy and all it has not really been an option. Am currently pursuing a major in Accounting, prior to transferring to PCC I went to Berkeley College for a major in Human Resources Management. I was there for more than a year but due to tuition being very expensive I decided to transfer to a Community College to obtain an associates degree in Accounting and continue my studies at Rutgers. During past years I have put my job first and left school as a second option, but realized that without a degree there is no future. This time I have set goals for myself, and prioritized what is important, completing my Associates Degree in Accounting and transferring to a University is what I am determined to do.
Hi my name is Ilda Im a part-time student . I work in St.Joseph Hospital as patient care tech. Im a proud grand-mother of four. I sometimes baby sit, this is the only way my daughter can attend college. my major is in nursing . I also want to attain my bachelors in the near future. September14,2009 4:30pm
ReplyDeleteHi Ilda, I think is really great that you want to pursue a career in nursing, especially because nursing is more of a calling than career choice. Also I see you already work for St. Joseph’s Hospital so by the time you graduate you will already have plenty of experience in the medical field which will give you an advantage for future employment.
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy, I see we have several things in common. I too love to read and now that you recommend Junot Diaz I’m going to have to read “The brief wondrous life of Oscar Wao.” One of my favorite authors is Deepak Chopra, I highly recommend his books especially Buddha. It is a very inspiration novel. In addition traveling is another of the things that I love, but just like you do not get to do that often. This summer however I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico City and Puerto Escondido. Let me tell you I loved it and plan on going back as soon as possible. Also I am sure we will be seeing a lot of each other because we both have to take accounting classes amongst others.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Sherry Torres and I am 30 years old. I have two beautiful boys who I love dearly, ages nine and ten. They are the reason why I came back to college, to better my future and that of my kids. I work full time in the Law Firm of Bronson & Migliaccio LLP as a legal collector managing accounts receivable. I've worked in this field for the past eight years, but it's not the field I want to continue. I realized without a degree there is no future, and I want to have and give my kids everything that I didn't have. I'm majoring in Psychology because I want to help patrons in need and help guide them to the correct path in life. My goal is to complete two years in PCCC and transfer my credits and complete my major in William Paterson University.
Hey Jasmin
ReplyDeleteIts great that you realize school is important in life.Like they say its "better late then never". Its good to know that your daughter motivates you to keep going to school. Its not easy but in life there are sacrifices that you have to make to achieve what you want.
Mrs Arabas
Andreina Martinez
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteIts good to know your from clifton i live there for 5 years and grauated from Clifton High School. Your so right this economy has everyone on a budget. Hopefully 2010 will be a better yeard for you. Good luck!
Hi class,
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Reimer Ogando but many of you know me by ray. I am the type of person that belive the others treat you for what you have. Thats one of the reason why I am here to get a better paying job. In fact isnt that why we all here? On my free time I like to go shopping and hang out with my family. I whish everyone a hundreth years of succes.
Hi Sulai,
ReplyDeleteI like your drive and motivation towards succes keep it going.
Hi my name is Karen and am 19 years old almost 20 , my birthday is october 14. My major is Social Worker, I like to help people out that's why I think am gonne love my career. I just move from naples Florida to clifton New Jersey 2 month ago, I lived here before for 7 years and then move to florida and now am back. I work in a bagel store in garfield.Well I hope you guys got to know me better.
ReplyDeleteHi nicole am glad your doing all this for your kids i hope you complete all your goals and i know that your kids will be proud of you.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy its nice to know that your from clifton i've been in clifton my freshman and sophmore year and then i move to florida.
ReplyDeleteHi ilda nice to meet you now that i read your introduction i see that your a gradmother thats nice to know because back in my country my grandmother is in university.
ReplyDeleteHi Fati, Is good to see that we have many things in common too, You will love “The brief and wondrous life of Oscar Wao” I am always looking for new books to read so I will definitely read Buddha by Deepak Chopra. I also wanted to congratulate you on pursuing a career to better yourself as well as the lives of your children, I admire people like you, am sure you will do great and accomplish your dreams, I would like to add that you remind me of my sister, she has two kids as well and has worked hard to accomplish her dream of being an Accountant, she said it was not easy but looking at her children every night after returning back from school gave her the strength to continue with her studies. She is currently on her last semester at Montclair for an Accounting major. I would also say her perseverance inspired me to return to school and continue with my major.
ReplyDeleteNicole, I think that the field of criminal justice is a really interesting and challenging choice; especially because there are so few women in it. I do not know what part of the field you plan to pursue, but my personal opinion is that the forensic side is the most interesting. Good luck.
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Hi Ilda,
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that you inspire me to keep achieving my goals because being a mom, grandma, full time job, and expenses is a very difficult task to handle. Everyone you know should be proud of your accomplishments and I'm one of them.
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteIt seems as thou we have alot in common. I love reading and I also put my employment first then school. We're both determined to get this degree and that's cool. I believe that you are determined and will get that degree because your age and experience in the work field will play a big part on helping you make that happen. Good Luck!
Hi Fatima,
ReplyDeleteI found your bio intriguing because we're both mom's who want to give our kids what we didn't have. I felt awkward coming back to school at the age of 30 mother of 2 with a load of responsibilites. Reading everyone's bio made me realize, that we all have the same interest. I wish you the best of luck. You've done a great job so far and I know that the possibilities for achieving your success will be endless.
Hello everyone
ReplyDeleteMy name is jessica abreu and this is my 1st year attending college. I am 19 yrs old and I love meeting new people and also, learning new things. I look forward to see what this semster has in store for me. One of the reasons I continued coming to school is because the more you know the further you get in life.
hello everyone, my name is sandra victoria martinez, I have a three year old daughter and my passion is cooking. I have been cooking since i was 11 years old and realize this is what I want. I attended Berkeley college for Fashion Marketing and Management but is not something I wanted to do for a living. I decided to come back to school and PCCC was more covenient and afordable for me, my mayor is Business Accounting since i want to owna restaurant,I am very eager to learn and catch up on all i been misssing out from school,i am ready for the journey and hope for the best for me and my daughter.
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hey Wendy,
ReplyDeleteMe and you have few things in common i use to live in clifton and attended Berkeley for a year, it is very expensive but I guess that does not stop us from trying to pursuit our career.
I wish you the best!
hey Karen!!
ReplyDeletewaoo! I imagine how you feel, you made such a big change from sunny florida to Jersey. that is very cool that you like to help people, i think social working is rewarding carrer, to be able to help those in need. I hope you make it far.
sandra martinez
Hi Hanif,
ReplyDeleteJoining the Army was definitely the hardest decision I had to make, because I didn’t know what to expect from it. I don’t know what made me join the army to begin with but I can say that I don’t regret it at all. I’m actually even thinking about singing up again.
Sulai Martinez
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteFrom what I read, we have a lot of things in common. I love to cook, I have a daughter and of course our last names are the same. I love fashion and maybe like you, I wouldn't want to major in that field because I just cannot stay away from the mall and shopping. Staying in style is a must!
Sulai Martinez
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ReplyDeleteAndeina,
ReplyDeleteI admire your determination and drive. I remember going to school myself and balancing my new baby. It is definitely challenging, but very worth it in the long run. After reading all of the bio’s here I see that there are a lot of working parents who are students. You have a great support system in this class. Keep at it and before you know it you will move on to something bigger and better that will change your life for the better.
Jasmin,
I see you also have a daughter. It looks like a lot of you can be a great support system for one another in this class. I am so happy to meet you and helping you fulfill all of your dreams.
Sulai- My father in-law used to work for AT&T. It isn’t the same company now as it was then. I see you have a daughter. You will find a lot of support here in the class for working parents that are students. I also want to personally thank you for the sacrifices that you have made to be in the army. I admire anyone who takes that step.
Nicole,
Like so many other working students with children, I admire you and your determination to better yourself. I also admire the fact that you want a career change and are willing to do something about that.
Hanif,
Do you have three children or three siblings? My husband loves boxing and extreme sports. Where do you want to go to college after PCCC? What teams do you follow?
Wendy,
I love reading too. I try and read every night and enjoy the break from reality. As for Rutgers, I went there and thought that it was a great experience and a great education. I also think that in the poor economy that we are in that community colleges are definitely the way to go for your general education requirements.
Ilda,
Wow, you do have an interesting bio. Your grandchildren have a wonderful role model, as does everyone in this class. You are a testament that it is never too late to get a degree and to make a change. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Sherry,
Did you notice that Andreina also works in a law firm? I admire your foresight to see that you want to go into a different field and that you see education as a way to do that. I also like to see that you want to help others. I find that an admirable trait. I look forward to working with you his semester.
Ray,
I agree sometimes that people with degrees get more respect and usually get better paying jobs. I admit, I think highly of all the students that try hard in class to better themselves. Those are two good reasons to stay in school and get that degree. It is a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to reading your work.
Karen,
It is a wonderful thing to help others. I think that I have the best job in the world. I love helping others to read and write so that they can be successful. I admire that you also want to pursue an occupation where helping others comes is foremost. I also would love to know what made you move back to NJ?
Jessica,
I agree with your quote that “The more you know the further you get in life”. I would not have the job I have today without all of my education. Education opens up doors that would be closed otherwise. Keep at it and I look forward to working with you.
Sandra,
Have you ever considered any of the culinary classes at the college? I think that you are the first cook that I have met as a student. What is one of your favorite dishes? What kind of restaurant do you want to open up?
Mrs. Arabas
For Sam,
ReplyDeleteHello,I am Sam and this is my short story. I have been in the in Ltl freight business for the last ten years.Working my way up the corporate ladder,from operations supervisor to manager.Unfortunately,the company I was working for started to down size.I was not able to avoid the third wave of cuts.So,here I am taking full advantage of my free time to further my education.I have two beautiful daughters.I am proud to mention my oldest daughter started to attend PCCC this fall.
Samuel Gonzalez
Sam,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that your job was cut. My husband has lived through that several times. It is very hard. I am glad to see that you are expanding your horizons. You are a wonderful role model for your daughter. I look forward to working with you.
Mrs. Arabas
Hi my name is Yanelka Taveras and i am 26 years old,I currently work in a hospital for the last 4 years, I started out as medical assistant then was promoted to a diabetes educator. I enjoy working at my job, the pay isn't as rewarding, that's what encourages me to attend college so I can further my education . I want to be a Nurse, to help others and to better the future for my family. Once I become a nurse I would like to continue my education to become a certified diabetes educator. I am very commited to attending PCCC and no matter how long it takes me I know that I will achieve my goal. On my spare time I love singing and dancing, It helps relax me.Hope that everyone enjoys this semester.
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Hi everyone, my name Claudia Nina and I am 20 years old. I lives in Passaic but I was born in the Dominican Republic. I have been in New Jersey for five years since I left my native county. I enjoy to spend time with my family specially my little niece Samary because she drive me Crazy with all the cute things that she does.
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