ANC Student Snapshot - November 2019 - Jose Juarez

Arkansas Northeastern College November 2019 Student Snapshot recipient, Jose Juarez

ANC NOVEMBER STUDENT SNAPSHOT PROFILE

JOSE JUAREZ, Blytheville

Arkansas Northeastern College would like to introduce Mr. Jose Juarez as one of its November Student Snapshot recipients. Jose is a resident of Blytheville who is planning to become a civil engineer. Jose began his ANC career as an adult education student. After completing his GED, he decided to continue his education.

As the father of six children, ranging in ages from 10 to 29, Juarez has found that ANC’s many online classes offer him the best flexibility for going to college.

“As an online student, I love my classes, especially those instructors who go out of their way just to make sure we are on track and not getting behind. In my personal opinion, I believe that it is what makes the difference in online learning. Last year, when I first started, I was in live classes and I love those classes as well. Once I was introduced to online learning, I was at first frightened about taking classes that way, but with time I got used to it and now I feel very comfortable in those classes.”

Juarez has maintained excellent grades in his coursework and was nominated for the Student Snapshot designation by ANC Associate Professor in History Dustin Kemper.

“Jose is a dedicated and driven nontraditional student. He is not only one of the hardest workers I have ever had in class; he is committed to the idea of learning and improving his knowledge and seeks out opportunities to achieve it. He consistently turns in assignments that are thoughtful and show the signs of genuine creative and academic labor. I wish we had hundreds of students just like him,” said Kemper.

Juarez is a great example of how determination and hard work can lead to success. Having spent a large portion of his life in the construction industry, he realized that he likes to build things which led to his choice of an engineering major.

ANC’s online offerings are helping him to manage a busy life while also attending college. He is an active person who loves to fish, hike, swim, and basically be involved in any kind of sports. Still, his favorite way to spend time is with his children. Through his hard work, ANC’s online schedule, and helpful faculty and staff, Jose Juarez is pursuing and succeeding in his goal of earning a college education.

“I would like to add a big thank you from the bottom of my heart to all faculty and staff members at ANC and the student body. From the time that I spent over at the adult education program, until now at the college level, everyone has made me feel welcome. This institution has become my home away from home for a very long time,” said Juarez.