Katheryn Velasquez

I attended the session number one on Tuesday from 2pm to 3:30pm and we were asked that what was our superpower. I couldn’t find a proper answer because I believe i was optimistic but more resilient because when i fall i get back up and I have that determination to do it the best i can when i can however means necessary. This meeting was a very nurturing one because its asking about you and what is your think best fits you. There was also more announcements said and more opportunities that would be coming next coming spring.

I attended the MSU Visit/Tour field trip from 9am to 3pm on April 12. I went with a few classmates encouraged by our professor to go to see the opportunities Morgan State University offers. We visited the engineering program and building at MSU and Bio labs. We explored the school while our tour guide let us in on some information like scholarships and transfer information. The school itself is really huge and very pretty and undergoing construction. Catering is like an all you can eat lunch area, and has other options of food inside the school and it was all really good. I had a wonderful experience and a good time with my classsmate friends.

I attended the Field Trip: Fire Protection Engineering on April 5 from 10am to 12pm at UMD. I peaked an interesting in fire protection because i was able to learn what they do. They study how the fire can form and how powerful damages of fire can be. There are different types of fires and different types that form according to the environment. Some of my classmates went with me and it was fun because we are in the same field of interests. A retired professor at UMD gave us an invite of what this program does and i was able to see a fire tornado was. That was something i never knew about. This program peaks my interests.

I attended the Promise Scholarship Night on April 2nd at 4:30 to 6pm. We learned how that code switching can be a good or bad thing based upon how we use it. For instance, if we act differently in a business scenario so that we can act professionally is a good example of code switching. A bad example of code switching is when you act differently towards your parents or people trying to help you by putting on a fake persona when things are going bad. There are many uses of code switching that can be good and bad but it is important for us to know when and where to use them as they can help us exceed in life. I learned a lot about code switching and that, I myself use it all the time. At this event, I also made a new friend. We had a game of Kahoot and we were learning about each other and helping each other during the game.

I attended a meeting in April 2nn from 2pm to 3pm with David Trone from the House of Representatives. We got to learn some of his character. How he owns a wine industry and wants to set free people who are wrongly incarcerated. I was afraid to ask questions because i wasn’t sure what to ask but i was able to learn about him to say that i can vote for him. He encouraged everyone in the room that it is important to vote no matter who you vote for because voting is a privilege not everyone has.

I attended the Middle States meeting with SGA and Student leaders from 1:30pm to 2:30pm on March 5th. I was able to see some familiar faces and friends where i didn't know they were student leaders or in clubs. People talked about how good of a community PGCC was and is to them and that the professors are very kind and knowledgeable. We also talked about how students are asking for more rooms for the muslin association. We also talked about what the school can do to improve itself and how the school does a very good job at reaching out to its students about our needs or community things such as clubs and other activities. I was able to say how much i appreciate the help the school gives me and how amazing the SGA i am part of is good to me as well how the promise scholarship is to me. There was a student that had said they only came to PGCC because at their previous they didnt offer what PGCC does.

I attended the SGA Town Hall on February 27 at 3:30 to 5:30. At this event, I presented some announcements and other information from the academic council. I announced how students should attend class as that helps them to learn and stay focus in class as well how it is important to also look over the class syllabus. I was very nervous presenting because what i had in mind to say, wasn’t able to come out my mouth. I was only able to give a brief description but i know the more i practice speaking in public, the more i will be able to feel comfortable and not forget what i will say or have in mind. The less i will be nervous and stumble over my words.

I attended the Academic Council on February 22 from 3pm to 5pm. Majority of the attendees were online via zoom while only four of us including I, was in person in room CAT 110. At this meeting, The College Wide Forum and no presentation but reported that an SGA member named Leynani knows of students that have problems over the school while another SGA reported why students have to pay for the gym and other services at the campus when in other schools are free. The curriculum committee and faculty had nothing to report while the IT department had said that we should complete the faculty survey, and to submits ticket on canvas. I would let students know about this.

I attended the promised scholarship meeting on February 22. We did icebreakers in two circles and in both of those circles formed a inner circle and the inner circle rotated one time for each person and it was fun because for each rotation was a different question with a different person and I got to meet my classmates and we chatted about, the class and the exams. I feel like the event made it easier to talk with people and comfortable in talking to people. We did Kahoot at the end. I really enjoyed the icebreaker how engaging it was. I was also able to get my promise scholarship.

I attended the Open House For Transfer Students at A. James Clark School of Engineering on February 16 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. I got a lot of useful information but i ended up feeling discouraged because of requirements and courses where they want really good grades or you wont be accepted into the program. The school had some student guest speakers to give us a talk about campus life, scholarships and more. Were we able to explore a bit of the school of engineering and i was able to see a prototype of a robot and how they want to improve it so it can be useful on the moon. As well as a project they have underwater with a big pool tank in the building.