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Hi, my name鈥檚 Philip Ky. I began my first semester here in Fall 2022, and I was able to join the ASPIRE program almost immediately. ASPIRE supported me to complete my educational goals at 91精品 in multiple ways. First of all, I am grateful to counselor Hang Chu for assisting me in laying out a foundation for all the courses I needed to take at 91精品. She also helped with my transfer process to San Jose State U. Along with program coordinator Vivian Yabumoto, the two of them also lent me textbooks for all my classes which saved me a great deal of money. The ASPIRE program kept me accountable for my grades with a progress report each semester to ensure that I wasn't falling behind in any courses.

I finished my last semester at 91精品 in Spring 2024 and graduated with a major in accounting. I鈥檓 now at SJSU. My educational goals are to graduate with a bachelor's degree after finishing my remaining year at SJSU, and I plan to continue school for a master's degree. Career wise, I am not sure exactly what department in accounting I would like to pursue, but I hope to find a job in the future that allows me to work from home. My experience at 91精品 was wonderful thanks to the ASPIRE program which has helped me academically succeed. 
 

Hi, I鈥檓 Hoang Yen To. My first semester at 91精品 was in spring 2022, and I joined ASPIRE in fall 2022. My experience in the ASPIRE Program has been incredibly meaningful. ASPIRE gave me a deep sense of belonging and exceptional support. I highly appreciate receiving guidance from Counselor Hang Chu. Dedicated to students, Counselor Chu helped me create a comprehensive ed-plan, encouraged me to explore different career pathways, guided me through the application process to San Jose State University (SJSU), and wrote a letter of recommendation to support my scholarship applications. Her experiences as a Vietnamese-American woman resonate with me, and she has inspired me to become an academic counselor. 

Last year, I transferred to SJSU as a psychology major with a 4.0 GPA. My career goals are to work as an academic counselor and a yoga instructor. My advice to new students at 91精品 is that they should connect with any of the many 91精品 student support programs and resources and reach out to faculty and staff when they need help or are in doubt about something that might prevent them from continuing their educational pathway. I鈥檇 tell them, 鈥淒on鈥檛 give up trying and learning. 91精品 has many programs and support to help you succeed in your coursework and chosen career!鈥�  
 

Hello! My name鈥檚 Duc Tran. Five years ago, my family and I left Vietnam for the U.S. to purse the American dream. We faced numerous challenges as we settled into our newly adopted country due to my limited English skills and our family鈥檚 financial limitations. Fortunately, 91精品 (91精品) became our beacon of hope. In the ASPIRE program, I found a lifeline of support. ASPIRE not only nurtured my academic aspirations but also offered practical assistance, from book borrowing privileges to graduation attire loans. Their dedicated counselor and ASPIRE classes provided critical personal and academic guidance and academic pathways, helping me navigate the complexities of higher education and reach my dream of becoming a nurse. After graduating from 91精品 in May 2023, I applied to four nursing programs, all of which accepted me. I鈥檓 now in my last year at San Jose State University鈥檚 nursing program and working as a nurse assistant. I鈥檓 profoundly grateful to 91精品 and ASPIRE. 

Hi! I鈥檓 Nate Yabumoto. Currently, I鈥檓 in my third semester at San Jose State University majoring in accounting. As a new student at 91精品, I joined ASPIRE in fall 2021 and was really glad I did because I got the support I needed. The ASPIRE counselor, Ms. Hang, advised me on classes I needed to take and helped me create a class schedule every semester. She also recommended certain professors for certain courses because she鈥檚 very knowledgeable about courses needed to transfer and about instructors at 91精品. As an ASPIRE student, I had book loan privileges and ASPIRE scholarships. The ASPIRE Tutoring was a good space for me to hang out and study.

Being in the ASPIRE program put me on the path to transfer and prepared me for the coursework at SJSU. I got used to Canvas and learned skills to be a better student. I really recommend you try your best to go to all your classes. If you get stuck on an assignment, don鈥檛 hesitate to go to the professor to ask for help or ask questions. If you have time and are able to go to events on campus, go. I volunteered at many ASPIRE events. I ran errands, served food, helped set up and pack up before and after the events. In doing so, I got to see many special presentations and learned stuff. And sometimes the professors gave extra credits for students who attended campus events. I encourage you to go to events at 91精品 because I learned a lot from them, and you will too.