{"id":2861,"date":"2018-04-30T13:34:39","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T13:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=2861"},"modified":"2018-04-30T13:34:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T13:34:39","slug":"student-success-profile-jose-luis-ramirez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.tstc.edu\/?p=2861","title":{"rendered":"Student Success Profile – Jose Luis Ramirez"},"content":{"rendered":"

(HARLINGEN) – \"Jose<\/a>Jose Luis Ramirez is a Welding Technology student at Texas State Technical College. The 19-year-old holds a 3.67 grade-point average and expects to earn his associate degree Fall 2018.<\/p>\n

The Rio Hondo native is also a TSTC Student Ambassador with Student Recruitment and a volunteer with Architectural Design and Engineering Graphics, helping to fabricate the program\u2019s second land rover.<\/p>\n

What are your plans after graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My love for welding has only grown since first being introduced to it in high school. So after I graduate I want to continue learning welding techniques and earn certifications in different areas at the Kentucky Welding Institute.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your dream job?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m looking forward to entering the workforce soon to gain experience in welding and build my resume. Ultimately, I hope hard work leads to a career as an aerospace welder at Lockheed Martin, SpaceX or NASA.<\/p>\n

What has been your greatest accomplishment while at TSTC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m a first-generation college student, so just being in college is a huge accomplishment for my family and me. I hope to be a good example for my little brother and show him that anything is possible with hard work and determination.<\/p>\n

What greatest lesson have you learned about yourself or life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My father died of cancer when I was 12 years old and that made me realize that I should never take anything in life for granted. Watching his health slowly decline was a lot for me to bear and I learned to live life to the fullest for him.<\/p>\n

Who at TSTC has had the most influence on your success?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t just recognize one person, because so many people at TSTC have played a role in my success. But I would like to thank my instructors for always sharing their experience and showing us, students, their support and encouragement.<\/p>\n

What is your advice for future TSTC students?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My advice for future students is to always do what you enjoy. Finding a field or career path you love will always be your motivation to do well and succeed. Follow your dreams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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