From a biology major to a dental assistant, and now on his way to becoming a licensed dental hygienist, Jonathon attributes much of his success to a decision to 鈥渢ake a leap of faith.鈥�  

鈥淚 always knew that I wanted to do something in healthcare,鈥� Jonathon said. 鈥淎fter my biology degree I started doing career discovery and found dental hygiene. So, I decided to take that leap and start at 国产主播.鈥�  

Jonathon first heard about 国产主播 from friends who had completed the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  

鈥淚 got an idea of exactly how much support I would be getting as a student,鈥� he shared. 鈥淲CU is definitely good at pushing you to do your absolute best, and I think that helps you grow.鈥�  

While attending WCU-Orange County, Jonathon maintained his job as a dental assistant. He found that his experiences as both a student and a professional in the field benefited him overall.  

鈥淲e had over 700 hours of clinical experience in the program 鈥� it engrains in you the skills and values that you need as a dental hygienist,鈥� he said. 鈥淔rom classroom experience, watching my doctors work, and watching the hygienists work 鈥� it just helped me study and maintain that balance.鈥�  

Now a WCU-OC graduate, Jonathon says he feels like 鈥渁 true clinician.鈥�  

鈥淭he amount of time, blood, sweat and tears that goes into this definitely is shown at the very end,鈥� he shared. 鈥淣ow that I鈥檝e graduated, I鈥檓 filing for my license. I see that everything was done with a plan.鈥�  

Jonathon鈥檚 advice to incoming students is to take the leap of faith, as well.  

鈥淲hat holds people back a lot is the thought 鈥榃ill I be good enough?鈥� But I think taking that leap of faith will lead to success,鈥� he shared.  

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