The idea of creating a support network may not be entirely unique, however it is something that many of us often take for granted. Do we have our own support network to celebrate our wins, even after completing our academic journey? Do we take time to celebrate our own small achievements in life? In today's clip from our interview with Jourjina Alkhouri, a professor of biology at Merced College, reflects on her own journey and how the idea behind My Circle of Champions can be applied to our...

When recalling her observations during the first semester, Jourjina’s students were enthusiastically interacting with each other on the platform and in the classroom. As the semester progressed and the final “assignment” was given, students were still engaging and supporting each other beyond the classroom. She concludes that it made a difference in how they not only viewed each other, but also how they supported each other. My Circle of Champions aims to create a space where students can...

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