Yvonne Linton | West Valley College

How I Made It

Hear Yvonne’s story about the hands-on experience she received when taking classes at West Valley College. Yvonne also describes the importance of a cultivating a good study ethic and how she applied her knowledge learned at West Valley College to her career as a PE substitute teacher.

Graduation Year: 2013

Major: Sports Medicine

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Starting Over

My 4-year degree was from 20 years ago. I didn’t plan on having to start over.

Helping Others Like Me

I was suffering from a rare disorder. This led me to learn more about it and think about a career helping others in my situation.

Great Instructor

I had serious test anxiety, but the instructor was great and helped me through it.

Networking

I needed to build connections in the sports medicine field. My instructor gave me confidence and the networking made all of the difference.

No Limits

I used my education to help and inform others – I wrote, mentored, and worked in my field. I aligned with my purpose.