DCCCD students in management program apply job experience for college credit
at Cedar Valley College
David Rubio said he is studying and working his way toward a career in the aviation industry, but he’s had to make some sacrifices in his personal life.
Rubio, who is studying management at North Lake College, said he works full time, goes to school at the college’s main campus in Irving after work, and then drives home late in the evening. That schedule does not leave much time to be with his family and to work around the house, he said.
“My weekends are super-compact,” said Rubio. “I have to do all the house chores on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a tradeoff, but I’m happy to do it. I’m accomplishing something. When I see my GPA and the credits I have earned, it makes it all worth it. I’m accomplishing something and making something out of my life – I’m not just watching TV!”
Rubio, who works as a mortgage loan resolution officer, said he loves airplanes and hopes that a management degree will propel him to a bachelor’s degree and eventually to a career in aircraft management.
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To be continued next week.
