Verna Golden: "At El Centro I learned better about diversity"

At the down town campus I receive a lot of support; they often help me, for instance: my writing improved with Dr. Michael Stone, he help us to build strong arguments and to analyze implementing critical thinking

By: Marco A. Ayllon

El Centro College

I like to introduce you Verna Golden, a bright El Centro College student. “I am planning to graduate in the spring 2014, my major is Nursing and Ass. of Science. My GPA is 3.8 and every day I learn new subjects at my college.” Verna is attending El Centro College since 2009 and enjoys completing different research projects. “I am fortunate student because I received an educational grant,” she stated. My top one instructor is Mr. Ayllon because he taught me to think critically and technology; and another one memorable course is PSY1 class. Verna said: “my journey to now was a little tumultuous with my family and as a good student I like to take as many notes, and I am a good listener, I follow my church mentors and El Centro College professors to excel as student.”

At the down town campus I receive a lot of support; they often help me. For instance: my writing improved with Dr. Michael Stone, he help us to build strong arguments and to analyze first. I implement this skills with my own children. I have four adorable sons, and two gorgeous grandchildren. At El Centro I learned better about diversity and different and modern view points from different professors. As student, I feel connected to the college in many initiatives. Now I show then and I suggest them 'the new comers,' the students: “better and easy ways to succeed at this school.”

“I am so grateful to the International City Church, they made an impact in my life, because I find diversity in its members. Well, this church is inter-denominational Christian church they teach us to be united and work in group. I work as a Leader Assistant, and as Food Pantry volunteer called: Bread from Heaven”

“I like to work at El Centro College doing volunteer service assisting the new students helping them getting acquainted with different school procedures. I think education should be available for any one and learning never stops.” “To return all the assistance I’ve received, I wish to come back some day to El Centro as professional to continue my devotion to help, and I will make sure to stay connected.”