Episode 10: Lessons in Resilience from Peru to Chicago: Monica Loayza on Education, Careers, and ...

This episode of the Midwestern Career College Campus Connections podcast features an interview with Monica Loayza, the Career Services Coordinator. She shares her journey growing up in Peru and moving to the US to pursue higher education and career opportunities. Monica discusses her role supporting students through services like resume/interview preparation and job placement. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, cultural adaptability, and being open-minded when pursuing international opportunities. She also reflects on her background in psychology and her thesis research on the impact of breast cancer. The conversation provides insights into Monica's personal connection with the passion of developing the career development resources available to MCC students.