Se necesitaban más sillas para el Evento de Bienvenida de MATC

More chairs needed for MATC’s Welcome Event (The English translation of this story is available after the Spanish version.)

by Julia Ramirez Miranda, Contributor

August 18, 2023

Photo by Christopher D’Allen

Estudiantes y sus padres hacen preguntas durante una orientación estudiantil/Students and their parents ask questions during a student orientation.

Más de 120 estudiantes y sus familias asistieron a la primera orientación presencial de SOMOS MATC en agosto. Las organizadoras lo llamaron el evento un éxito.

Los nuevos estudiantes se encontraban entusiasmados por iniciar las clases en los diversos campuses de MATC. La fila de registro era muy larga, y se veía en el rostro de los estudiantes el entusiasmo y alegría por iniciar una nueva etapa de sus vidas.

Los nuevos estudiantes acudieron con sus padres y amigos. En un principio ellos un poco nerviosos. Sin, embargo, poco a poco se fue rompiendo el hielo con el juego de bingo.

Los estudiantes Asistieron al evento para aprender sobre ayuda financiera, conocer asesores, conseguir una Stormer Pass y más.

Ellos pudieron también escuchar testimonios de otros estudiantes y miembros del staff de cada campus.

Si los estudiantes tienen alguna pregunta, deben enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected].

English Translation:

More than 120 people attended the first face-to-face SOMOS MATC Orientation in August. The organizers called the event a success.

The new students were excited to start classes at the various MATC campuses. The registration line was very long, and the enthusiasm and joy of starting a new phase of their lives was visible on the faces of the students.

The new students came with their parents and friends. At first they were a little nervous. However, little by little the ice was broken with the game of bingo.

Students attended the event to learn about financial aid, meet with advisors, get a Stormer Pass and more.

They were also able to hear testimonials from other students and staff members from each campus.

If students have any questions, they should email: [email protected].

About the Contributor

Christopher D’Allen, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Christopher D'Allen and I am the Editor-in-Chief for the MATC Times, a student run paper dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in scholastic journalism. The MATC Times stands as the voice of our students and a bastion of free speech for the communiy we represent. I joined the staff in my first semester at MATC and obtained my current position at the start of Summer '23. Here I am a photography student and hold a BA in Political Science and Spanish & Latin American Studies with a minor in Democracy and Justice Studies. I have worked an Administrative Assistant, World Language Instructor, a Head Lifeguard and Resident Assistant, but have found that my passion lies in the arts. As a photographer, I challenge myself daily to find a new perspective, capture a fleeting scene and turn moments into memories. As we work to relaunch the MATC Times website and grow our staff, I want to make joining our team as positive a learning experience and beneficial a work experience as possible. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity. As an Editor, I actively encourage diverse perspectives. Each student's unique viewpoint enriches our storytelling and fosters a sense of unity within our community. I aim to bridge the gap between words and images, revealing the untold stories that shape our community.