(FORT BEND) – Ryan Kosik, 19, from Cypress, Texas is a student at Texas State Technical College working toward a certificate in Diesel Equipment Technology specializing in heavy equipment. Throughout Kosik’s time at TSTC he has maintained a 3.0 grade-point average. Kosik will be graduating in Summer 2016 and hopes to return to TSTC for his Associate Degree in Diesel Equipment Technology. He said he is excited about returning because he will get to attend the new TSTC Fort Bend County campus opening in August 2016.

What are your plans after graduation? I want to start working for a company where I can use all of the skills I’ve learned to work on engines and power trains.

What’s your dream job? I ultimately want to be an engine and generator specialist. I hope to one day own my own business and be my own boss.

What has been your greatest accomplishment while at TSTC? My greatest accomplishment at TSTC is realizing that I can get through my classes with good grades by simply doing my work. I’ve been able to maintain a B average.

What greatest lesson have you learned about yourself or life? Regardless of how I may feel at the end of the day, I must always remember that I made some progress.

Name a TSTC person who most influenced your success? I have to say all of the guys in my class have been a big influence. Many of them make A’s and that motivates me to do better and keep up with them.

What is your advice for future TSTC students? Don’t complain about college, or how much work you have to do, or how dirty the job is. Just push through it and get it done.

Photo Cut Line: Ryan Kosik from Cypress, Texas is a student at Texas State Technical College studying Diesel Equipment Technology. He has a 3.0 grade-point average and will earn his certificate in Summer 2016.