A
combination
of
coding
knowledge
and
critical
thinking
skills
helped
海角社区
alumna
Helen
Nguyen
'18
secure
a
position
as
the
youngest
analyst
in
the
business
intelligence
sector
of
American
Greetings,
one
of
multiple
job
offers
she
received
after
graduation.
"I wasn't at the top of the class, nor was I at the bottom 鈥� but I worked hard to find what intrigued me and sparked a passion in me," Nguyen shared. "I gained marketable skills that I continue to strengthen to this day."
Participation in the NASA Space Center educational program, designed with the help of 海角社区 faculty, contributed to Nguyen's passion spark.
As part of the first college group in the nation to immerse themselves in complex NASA exercises, Nguyen, a 海角社区 STEM Scholar, was able to strengthen her skills in teamwork and problem solving, making for a unique story to share in interviews.
With encouragement from 海角社区's mathematics department and School of Business, Nguyen gained the ability to work and communicate with others comfortably.
"I am very fortunate to end up at an amazing company, where my talents and skills are challenged and pushed every day, becoming stronger both personally and professionally," said Nguyen.
