We are so proud of Jessica!
From DVR workshop facilitation to Financial Aid office hours, Jessica has done a little bit of everything for FuturesNW during her time here as an intern. She is a logistical and planning pro and always asks the right questions to make sure everyone stays on task. Throughout the academic year, it was a pleasure to witness her confidence growth and transition into a skillfully capable classroom facilitator. Whatever the task may be, we can always count on Jessica to complete it with professionalism, thoroughness, and dedication. She is smart, driven, and is an inspiration to the students she is serving as well as our fellow FuturesNW teammates. Her wonderfully kind spirit and care for the students she served shined through in all her work. She will be a huge asset to her future employer and they will be the lucky ones to get to work with her! Congratulations, Jessica!!
Q: First of all, how does it feel to have reached this huge accomplishment?
I’ve been looking forward to this moment for the last couple of years, but it almost feels surreal.
Q: What advice would you give other students who are either thinking about college or in the process of completing a degree?
Pursuing college might seem daunting, but it’s worth it in the end.
Q: What did you wish you would have known as you navigated higher education?
I wish I would’ve had more information about all the resources Western has to offer and how to navigate the scholarship application process.
Q: How did completing your Financial Aid application help you reach your goals?
One benefit was that it decreased some stress about money and how I was going to pay for things. This allowed me to think about my future and other things I want to do after graduation.
Q: What will you miss the most about college?
I’ll miss all the friends I’ve made and people I’ve met! It’s so easy to meet and talk to new people, especially in the Human Services major where everyone knows everyone else
Q: What is a favorite memory you have from your time at FuturesNW?
Getting to know everyone! Everyone is so nice and supportive. I couldn’t have asked for better people to work with or a better place to intern.
Q: What’s your next chapter looking like?
I have to take a summer class to finish my minor, but after that I’m not sure! I’m hoping to have a job lined up by the end of summer. I’m fortunate that my options are open and I have nothing tying me back, so I’m excited to see where the journey takes me!