Jose L. Neri
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Mathematics
Campus Activities and Achievements: Bilingual Education Student Organization, Teacher Association for Future Educators, Math Club

Impact of OLLU: OLLU has been a huge component of my success. The professors and staff have guided me throughout my college journey. OLLU has also provided me with opportunities to expand into my career field and connect with hiring districts. 

An important life lesson: The biggest life lesson learned at OLLU is to always be willing to adapt and be flexible. The changes brought on by the pandemic directly affected my courses by becoming strictly online. This provided me growth in being able to adapt quickly. 

Plans for the future: I am currently in talks with a local district about a teaching opportunity. I hope to enter the elementary teaching profession right after graduating. In the future, I plan to return to OLLU to complete a master’s degree program in education.