{"id":138097,"date":"2021-09-21T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T20:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=138097"},"modified":"2022-03-16T09:40:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:40:20","slug":"finding-a-supportive-community-at-uccs-karel-hernandez-bandrich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=138097","title":{"rendered":"Finding a supportive community at UCCS | Karel Hern\u00e1ndez Bandrich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Karel Hern\u00e1ndez Bandrich always knew he wanted to go to college, and he set his sights on one with a strong reputation. What he didn\u2019t expect was how rewarding his academic journey would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI always knew I wanted to go to college. I decided on UCCS because of the campus, the extracurricular activities and the strength of the academic program,\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez said. \u201cI have never regretted my decision and quickly felt at home on the UCCS campus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few supportive people helped Hern\u00e1ndez navigate the college admissions process in the U.S before he was admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe admissions process is very different from that in Mexico, where I was born and raised,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cMany people at UCCS, especially Ariadna Coffman and Tracy Barber, were incredibly helpful explaining everything, showing me what UCCS had to offer, including financial aid, and easing many of the concerns my family had when we started the college search.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being on campus has meant Hern\u00e1ndez meets peers from many walks of life, and he has discovered valuable campus support along with support from scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One opportunity for Hern\u00e1ndez has been the Chancellor\u2019s Leadership Class (CLC) scholarship program, a highly selective undergraduate honors program designed to develop effective leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReceiving a scholarship is a game-changer for any student,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cFor some, a scholarship might mean the difference between going to college or not; for others like me, it might open the door to opportunities such as study abroad. The friends and the experiences I have had at CLC have made college one of the best times of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of his academics, Hern\u00e1ndez has enjoyed discovering what student life has to offer. He recalls attending a UCCS basketball game that exposed him to the different activities on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of my favorite experiences was going to the Blackout night when I was a sophomore,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cThey had bouncy houses, Velcro walls, games, food and music. I had a great time with friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Hern\u00e1ndez looks ahead, he knows more school is in his future. He would like to pursue the Accelerated Master\u2019s Program at UCCS and later become a professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do want to gain some experience in my field too,\u201d he said, \u201cbut I am still narrowing down what areas of mechanical engineering I like and what type of work I would like to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a UCCS Mountain Lion has shown Hern\u00e1ndez there is a community of people who are encouraging and do their best to ensure you have success in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSomething I really like is the feeling that UCCS actively supports you even after you graduate, and it keeps you being part of the UCCS community,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cFor example, the Excel Centers are open to alumni, and the university is constantly organizing events to engage our alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he wraps up his final undergraduate year, Hern\u00e1ndez looks forward to creating more lasting memories and shared this advice for students like him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t stop trying and giving your best when it comes to college and scholarship applications, and learn what you can do to strengthen your applications. Get involved in college. Finding your niche where you belong helps you navigate college, it provides a supportive network, and makes the experience all the more fun!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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