Starting a New Chapter Far From Home

Hello everyone! Welcome! <3 

Introducing Myself

My full name is Alexandra Milagros Aviles Bohorquez, but since it is quite long, I usually prefer to be called Ale. I was born in Peru and I arrived in the United States a year and a half ago. Before moving to Las Vegas, I had already started my university studies in Peru, since high school is completed at an earlier age there. However, my father encouraged me to continue my education in the United States in order to have better academic and professional opportunities. I’m a full-time student at CSN (College of Southern Nevada), enrolled in the Associate in Business program and I want to develop my professional career in the field of Logistics. My main goal is to successfully complete my current degree as soon as possible to later afford my second degree in Law at UNLV which I decided to postpone because I knew that if I didn’t fully mastering English, I wouldn’t be able to complete the program due to a lack of technical vocabulary.

In terms of personality, I would describe myself as someone who always tries to make a good impression on others; therefore, I act with respect and good manners while maintaining a positive attitude toward those around me. Academically, I’m a student who learns step by step and at a calm pace. Being curious helps me explore and research many topics. I’m always willing to learn and improve and even when something seems difficult at first, I try to avoid frustration.

My First Impression of IS101

My first impression of the IS101 course has been very positive. I entered the course without much knowledge of Microsoft programs, beyond the basics that most people know, but I have always wanted to gain a stronger command of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, so I am very motivated to pass this course. At the beginning, I was honestly very nervous because not fully mastering English makes it difficult to express myself correctly. However, thanks to the support provided by Professor Wu, the language barrier has become a much smaller issue.

IS101 has helped me understand information systems concepts, improve my organization, and see myself as more professional. My experience at CSN so far has been very positive, and I am grateful to continue meeting kind professors who are genuinely enthusiastic about helping their students achieve their goals.

Discussion 2 Part 2 - LabSim Skill 2.1.10 Printer Facts

For Discussion 2 Part 2, I chose the skill 2.1.10 Printer Facts – What type of printer you need? in LabSim. Through the video and the labs, help me understand that choosing a printer is not just about using or purchase any kind of printer, but rather about considering important factors such as size, speed, cost, print quality and printing capacity. I also learned about the differences between inkjet and laser printers, as well as their advantages and disadvantages depending on their intended use. This skill was useful because I can now determine the type of printer that I have at home and it will allow me to make better decisions when purchasing or evaluating printers, things that are not commonly known.

Something I Would Like to Share

Finally, something I would like to share is that I am grateful to God for the opportunity to study, as this course is part of an important process in my academic life. Although this process can be frustrating due to the language barrier that limits my ability to speak in class and express myself as I would like, and also emotionally difficult because I miss my family in Peru, I remain motivated to continue moving forward and improving. I am often reminded that every effort has its reward, and I hope this is true for all my classmates and for myself.

Thank you to anyone who took the time to read my post <3.