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Wesley Richelderfer

“I chose Oregon Tech because I had always heard great things about Oregon Tech graduates from teachers and my father. They also had a program that really interested me in Software Engineering Technology.”

Lizbeth Cazarez

“I always wanted to go into the medical field and decided on respiratory therapy after shadowing one at my local hospital. I love how the environment is or can be a little more fast paced and you deal with a variety of different patients as you work in multiple departments, not just one.”

Mason Snider

“I chose Renewable Energy Engineering due to the rapidly growing industry and the amount of opportunities seen by receiving a degree from Oregon Tech.”

Stormy Tecumseh

“My plans for the future after graduating with my degree is to hopefully start a job as an ultrasound technician somewhere in Klamath, whether that's at the hospital or other local clinics.”

Logan Kashima

“I chose to attend Oregon Tech because of its tight knit community, intimate learning within the programs, unique degree studies, and having the opportunity to be part of the women's soccer program.”

Sofie Zaragoza

“The medical field is the right path for me because helping people and being selfless is something that is amazing to practice.”

Krista Watson

“My first experience in the medical field was when I joined the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. I served for seven years and learned the skills of a vocational nurse, EMT and a Surgical Technician. I gained experience that made me a valuable member of the local community upon my discharge.”

Trevor Denn

“Oregon Tech is very hands-on and "no-nonsense." The teaching styles and the culture of the school promote excellence and help my peers and I to succeed and achieve our goals.”

Maya D’Alessio

“I chose nursing because I’ve always wanted to help people. Nursing is something I’ve always wanted to do and is a good fit for my personality. I chose Oregon Tech because of the amazing nursing program and the soccer program.”

Blake Frost

“I have really enjoyed several professors. I think that Sean Sloan is one of my favorite and most influential professors. He's very willing to help you outside of class for any problems you may have. He has had a very interesting engineering career, and is always full of energy, which makes class much more interesting and engaging.”

Dylan Davis

“My most influential professor is Dr. Syrnyk, because he always asks how I’m doing and makes the effort to connect as people as well and student and professor.”

Aaron Hill

“It's really refreshing to learn directly from people who've spent a lot of time in the industry they're teaching about, and it's a lot easier to imagine myself being successful in the future thanks to them.”

Maddie Sabala

“My greatest learning experience was navigating life on my own in the dorms. Living on my own for the first time was very nerve-wracking for me. However, thanks to the residence hall association, I was able to participate in many activities that allowed me to connect and make friends.”

Scott Cooke

“I am currently part of the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program, in which I am completing two six-month internships. After completing these internships, I will better understand what type of company I want to work for.”

Nolan Sedegan

“My greatest learning experience here at Oregon Tech so far has been through labs and my on-campus job. These both have put me in scenarios in which I have to take what I learned in the classroom/training and apply it to real-life scenarios, which has been immensely helpful for me to see how everything I'm learning applies and can be used in the real world.”

Ben Hogervorst

“I chose Oregon Tech because of the small class sizes and hands-on approach to learning. I appreciate the opportunity to know my professors personally, and that’s harder to do at larger schools. I've also found myself better prepared in the workplace, in part, because of the emphasis on hands-on learning in my degree program.”

Olivia Dykast

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech had more to do with moving 200 miles away from my family, living on my own for the first time, and working a part-time job while taking classes, than with anything I had to face academically. I feel that I grew a lot as a person, student, and sonographer during my time there.”

Lydia Ferguson

“Going into my fourth year at Oregon Tech, I can say that Darleen Swigart has been my most influential professor. She always presents herself in a positive manner and encourages her students with her excitement about her profession.”