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Victor Morales - Student Spotlight

This piece is about Victor Morales, a Human Services student at 麻豆传媒 (GHC) whose journey embodies incredible personal growth and the impact of giving back to others.

Victor鈥檚 path to GHC began with a deep desire to make amends for the past. When reflecting on his reasons for enrolling, he explained, 鈥淚 felt like I was hurting the communities and wanted to give back, try to heal some of the damage that I may have caused.鈥� This commitment led him to the Human Services program, where he is aiming to right his wrongs and equipping himself with the knowledge to become a substance abuse disorder counselor.

Returning to school after being out of a classroom for over two decades has been a difficult transition for Victor. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been interesting; everything is new to me,鈥� he said. Adapting to technology has been a particular challenge. He recalled his first day: 鈥淚 was like, I鈥檓 not doing this, I鈥檓 done, I鈥檓 out of here.鈥� But with determination and the support of GHC staff and his therapist, Victor persevered. His ability to navigate obstacles and embrace growth demonstrates a strength that will instill hope in those he seeks to help.

Victor enjoys learning all the different skills in his Human Services program. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a lot of critical thinking to solve problems, and there are so many different resources and options, different directions to hit the problem from. I enjoy learning about it, but it鈥檚 a lot more than I thought it was.鈥�

Victor credits much of his success to the encouragement he has received from the GHC community. 鈥淐loe in the Tutoring Center helped me navigate the system and figure a lot of stuff out without making me feel like a complete dummy. I probably would not have made it through this quarter without her.鈥� He also appreciates the kindness of the financial aid team and other staff members. 鈥淚鈥檓 not from here or have any family nearby, but all the support I get from the school, my therapist, and all the people鈥攊t鈥檚 been really nice.鈥�

Victor is steadfast in his goal to become a substance abuse disorder counselor. As someone who has overcome significant hurdles, he offers this advice to fellow students: 鈥淛ust do your best, never give up, and keep trying!鈥�

Victor鈥檚 story is a testament to the power of education and support. With his deep sense of accountability and a desire to heal past harm, Victor鈥檚 journey isn鈥檛 just about his own personal transformation but creating a ripple effect of healing within the community. His story is a powerful example of how lived experience can be transformed into a tool for change, making him not just a counselor but a mentor and role model for others actively seeking recovery.

麻豆传媒 is proud to be part of his journey as he works to heal and uplift his community.