Biological Sciences Major with Daanya

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Let us introduce you to Daanya, a future doctor from Brea, California. SCC is known for its innovative STEM program that helps connect students with real world experience. And we can’t wait to hear about your first exciting year in the SCC STEM program. Dannya, please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. When it came to choosing a college, I wanted a campus that fit my needs for academics as well as the social aspect and to be close to home. And because of the opportunities and resources for STEM students, Santiago Canyon College was the perfect fit. When it came to choosing my major, I chose Biology because I was inspired by a former teacher. She made that class so enjoyable and was my biggest supporter. Growing up, I never thought I’d wanna become a doctor. I was always scared of checkups. The first day I put on scrubs, I felt like I was looking at my future self. Santiago Canyon College’s STAR Center has become a crucial part of my schedule. It stands for Science Teaching and Resource Center and its SCC’s exciting, innovative, and new academic support center for sciences. Whether it’s anatomy, physics, chemistry, someone from the STAR Center is an expert at that subject and is always ready to help. SCC connects STEM students to learning opportunities outside of campus, whether it be research projects, jobs, or internships, and the STAR Center has even allowed me to meet peers in the same major. I even met one of my closest friends there. If we’re not at the STAR Center, we’re either at the Halal food truck or grabbing coffee from the bookstore. Thanks to Santiago Canyon College’s STEM programs, resources, and professors, I’ve gained so much on my pre-health journey. Once I finish my STEM track here, I hope to join a four-year university to complete my Bachelor’s degree. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– How inspiring, Daanya. Thanks to the counselors within the STEM program, students are able to obtain supplemental and instructional support to help guide them in their academic journey. It’s exciting to hear about all the resources you have used. Thanks again, Daanya.