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Alisha Richardson

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Bio

Many people know what they want to do after high school. I've always had anxiety about what college would be like. I get extremely nervous performing speeches in front of an audience; I tend to get shaky or have too quiet of a voice. I have horrible anxiety and depression. It always held me back from doing things I wanted to do. It’s been about 7 years since I’ve been out of high school. Over the years I’ve worked on myself and my mental health and struggles. I’ve grown to be someone I can appreciate more. I wish I would’ve gone to college sooner, but at the same time I know I would’ve picked a career I wasn’t fond of. Currently, I work in a factory, running machines that produce medical springs. Over the years of working there, I’ve realized that I am a huge problem solver. I love to have everything running smoothly and perfectly. I love organization and making sure things are accurate and on time. Not only do I have to work on making sure the machines are running smoothly, but also the computer and programs it’s running on. Also, I’m a huge gamer and love playing on my computer. I guess one day I woke up and said enough is enough, I need to back to school and do something I’m good at. Well, I realized that it’s computers and problem-solving. That’s why I want to get into the information technology field. Eventually, I’d love to work my way up to the top, and who knows, maybe run my own business someday!

Education

Gateway Technical College

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
  • Minors:
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer Science
  • GPA:
    3.7

Badger High School

High School
2010 - 2014

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer Systems Analysis
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Information Technology and Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Senior IT specialist

    • Lifeguard

      Water safety patrol
      2011 – 20143 years
    • Lifeguard

      Ymca
      2014 – 20151 year
    • Machine operator

      Medicoil
      2015 – Present11 years

    Sports

    Swimming

    Junior Varsity
    2006 – 20148 years

    Awards

    • metals

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Helping out with a hayride and setting up props and help creating props
      2013 – 2013
    • Volunteering

      Octoberfest — Helping with running games for the children
      2013 – 2013

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Rho Brooks Women in STEM Scholarship
    Many people know what they want to do after high-school. That wasn’t the case for me. Ever since elementary school I was counting down the years until I would sign up for college. I know, that’s a very young age. See, I wanted to go but, I was always too scared. I have horrible anxiety and depression. It always held me back from doing things I’ve wanted to do. It’s been about 7 years since I’ve been out of high-school. Over the years I’ve worked on myself and my mental health and struggles. I’ve grown to be someone I can appreciate more. I wish I would’ve gone to college sooner, but at the same time I know I would’ve picked a career I wasn’t fond of. Currently I work in a factory, running machines that medical springs. Over the years of working there I’ve realized that I am a huge problem solver. I love to have everything running smoothly and perfect. I love organization, and making sure things are accurate and on time. Not only do I have to work on making sure the machines are running smoothly but also the computer and programs it’s running on. Also, I’m a huge gamer and I love playing on my own computer. I guess one day I woke up and said enough is enough, I need to back into school and do something I’m good at. Well I realized that it’s computers and problem solving. That’s why I want to get into the information technology field. Eventually I’d love to work my way up to the top, and who knows, maybe own my own business someday!