(HARLINGEN) – Texas State Technical College student Ashley Salinas,, is studying Business Management Technology. Salinas expects to graduate with her associate degree in May 2017.
The 20- year-old Los Fresnos native first became interested in her chosen career path when she took a job as a student worker at the TSTC Career Services Department.
“Working there was my first time working in an office environment,” said Salinas. “I really like it, plus I’m good at it. So, I decided to make it a career.”
In her free time, Salinas enjoys photography and graphic design.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduating from TSTC, I plan on transferring to UTRGV so I can pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
What’s your dream job?
My dream job is to work in a friendly office environment in which I can utilize my business management skills.
What has been your greatest accomplishment while at TSTC?
My greatest accomplishment at TSTC so far is knowing that by the end of this semester I will finish all of my Academic Core classes with TSTC.
What greatest lesson have you learned about yourself or life?
The great lesson I have learned is that failure is the key to success. Failing shows that you have at least tried. It gives me the opportunity to fix my mistakes and keep trying until I achieve success.
Name a TSTC person who most influenced your success?
The TSTC person who has most influenced my success is Viviana Espinosa, interim director for Career Services. She is my confidant, I can talk to her about anything and she always has great advice. She has shared her career path with me and has taken the time to teach me everything I know about business management. She truly believes in me and believes I can succeed.
What is your advice for future TSTC students?
I want future TSTC students to know that it is important to understand the significance of perseverance. No matter how hard a class is, or how difficult anything in general can be, it is important to try your best and never give up.