Hi Anissa, we have an interesting and challenging journey as there are not many Latina's in STEM. Just know that we are a small but strong community and you have support. I am glad my videos have helped to give you the confidence to know that you can succeed and follow your dreams. That was the purpose of me starting my channel. I wanted to show fellow minorities that though we may have a different/more difficult journey, everything in life is possible if you work hard for it. Best of luck to you and feel free to message me if you ever need anything!

Thank you

I do agree with that. Not getting paid sucked but I just enjoyed the structure a little more. I like your channel! it's quite informative, keep it up!

@@RosaPerez Thank you :) Likewise with you!

@@RosaPerez did you pass the ASCP?

it depends on the lab. at the hospital we were required to wear scrubs but at the research lab i would wear a nike crew neck and jeans lol it just depends on the job tbh

Oh nooo I was thinking either studying this or become web developer 🙈

I wish my lab did this. They make us do 7 days in a row sometimes with only 2 days off after. The scheduling at my lab is torture for overnight shift

How is that?? I don't think I could do it :(

That sounds like such a rough schedule I'm sorry :(

@@RosaPerez oh I actually love it! My job is pretty easy really since I work at a biodiesel plant and its more like quality control type work. I loveee the weeks off! I use to think I wanted to do the mlt program but realized I love learning about it but wouldn't actually want it as my full time job I think

Same I work 7/70 as well, I really do love the schedule. I agree with you Rosa, MLT/MLS is not the same level of work as working corporate. So working 5 days on and 2 days off is not enough time off for real work/life balance

no you do not need to go to medical school

They both had their pros and cons. Personally, I think I liked the lab a little bit more because I was working more independently. The pharmacy I liked because there was more variety and everyday was a little bit different.

Hello I’m actually going to make a video on where I am at in my life and what I mean I am doing right now careerwise very soon. A lot of people have been asking and I’ve been very busy working on my life but I have a little bit of a break now where I can answer all of those questions, so look out for my video very soon!

I did have several jobs and was in clubs during my undergraduate career. Though I was able to handle it all, I do not advise doing so. Take your time to actually study and do well in all your courses and on the ASCP Exam.

Hi, I have a video that explains this.

I used the “Bottom Line Approach”. Its a yellow and purple book called the Clinical Laboratory Science Review. It outlined things for me pretty’s decently and showed me what i needed to focus on to pass. I studied that for 6 months religiously and passed my first attempt. I also used LabCe to practice at least once a day if i could. Both the adaptive and non adaptive test selections.

Thank you so much!!

I appreciate you sharing what you used to help you pass :)

@@RosaPerez sure np 😁 i also suggest focusing more on the bigger sections . I did poorly on the molecular portion and still did well overall 🥲. Didnt even study that part much lol. i focused on studying heme, blood bank, Chem and Micro. But it all depends on what youre strong and weak in. I used Labce to see what i was weak in and needed to study more.

no we do not inject patients

Both are good depending on where you are in your life

I will be making a video about this soon as there are a few reasons why I did not.

I do have a day in the life on my channel :) and I think about 5 times lol

I don't see how that should be an issue. most jobs cannot discriminate due to religious reasons.

I do! Just talk to the supervisor/manager. Depending on the area, there are some hospitals in big cities that have designated prayer areas for people of all faiths to utilise.

Great information thank you!

I would have to do more research on this topic prior to making a video on it just because I do not want to try to give misinformation.

Hi yes I did. I was working as a pharmacy tech in college. No I’m not too familiar but I heard California programs are great :) I’d love to move to Cali and work there!

@@RosaPerez yeah it is beautiful but everything is expensive right now haha. That’s funny you say that because I imagine myself leaving California in a couple years. We should just switches lives haha. Hey but I had one more question, did your program offer internships or did you have to go and find one yourself?

@@lancej7765 And it’s like that in Illinois as well. Gas is almost 5 dollars over here and you don’t make much money

@@lancej7765 Don’t get me wrong chicago is an awesome city and I love going but I think I take the sunny days in California and the high prices any day

@@RosaPerez I was considering pharm tech as well while in college did you get a certificate for that or did you get hired through like CVS or Walmarts training/apprenticeship

Hi, what exactly is a carrier opportunity? I apologize but I am not sure what exactly that refers to.

@@RosaPerez work as a laboratory scientists

There are a lot of opportunities for work. Look into the geographic location you would like to work.

It can be demanding depending on the workload of the laboratory. Labs in more populated areas will have a higher workload versus labs in more rural areas. I hope this helps :)

@@RosaPerez thanku so much 😊

You're welcome :)

What do you mean?

@@RosaPerez i need job

Have you applied?

@@RosaPerez where to apply?

Have you looked at jobs yet?

Hope you enjoyed the video!

some but not very many.

Pharmacy*

Pharmacy doesn't hold a candle to MLS. Pharmacy is a sinking ship. MLS has a lot more opportunity and you can actually have a middle class life. Pharmacy pays minimum wage and the ceiling is even lower than MLS