Category: STA Reflection

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Drew

    This was my first year working as an STA for tech services, and it’s been an excellent experience as a campus job. As a helpdesk technician, we’re the first line of people to help with tech issues. Over the course of the year, I learned a lot and improved at diagnosing a problem, brainstorming solutions,…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Kidus

    It’s been a year since I started working at the tech services team, and the journey has been incredibly enriching. Looking back, it’s amazing to see how much I’ve learned and grown in this role. From the start, I was thrown into tasks like managing the massive inventory of 600 phones, which really sharpened my…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – JoJo

    JoJo Working a Summer Internship

    This school year has been a transformative journey, filled with enriching experiences in providing technical support to faculty and students. Collaborating closely with them to address various issues, such as account access, software glitches, printing challenges, and general technology queries, has underscored the indispensable role of technology in education. Witnessing the relief on individuals’ faces…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Kai

    Hello all, my name is Kai Leisher, class of 2024, and I am a history major. I started working as a STA back in 2020, specifically the second week of my freshman year. Since then, I have had the pleasure of working with excellent coworkers in a field I plan to pursue after graduation, which,…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Haweni

    This past year as a Student Technical Assistant has been a journey of significant learning and skill development. My role primarily involved assisting faculty and staff with various technology needs, which pushed me to become proficient with the Microsoft Suite. Through numerous assignments and hands-on support tasks, I not only mastered the technical functionalities but…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Bitania

    In the year 2023, my journey as an STA has been very impactful, not just for my professional development but also for learning personal skills and helping others.   Starting with Figma, my goal was to deepen my understanding and practical skills in prototyping and user experience design. I followed a structured learning path, beginning with…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Nancy

    Hi, this is Nancy! In my first year as an STA at the DMB, I took on my first campus job at the college. Reflecting on my time here, I’ve realized how much valuable knowledge I’ve gained, which is deeply connected to my passions.  Throughout the Fall semester, being a newcomer meant I got to work alongside…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Atomu

    I have worked as a Student Technology Assistant at Digital Media Bar for the past two semesters, and it has been a wonderful experience. This position has allowed me to gain a multitude of skills, such as: While working at the desk, I had time to work on the goals that I set at the…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Abhinav

    This was my first year as an Ed. Tech STA, I embarked on two distinct learning goals, each aimed at expanding my skill set and understanding of emerging technologies. My first objective was to delve into full site editing within the WordPress platform, while my second goal centered around developing applications utilizing ChatGPT.  In my…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Alan

    From a broader perspective, my entire journey with the EdTech team has been an immense learning curve. Since joining as a freshman, I’ve gained extensive knowledge about various software tools, and I’m currently endeavoring to carve out a niche for myself in the realms of finance, business, and technology. Reflecting on this specific year, I recognize…