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Coleman Colleague, David Loredo, Class of 2022

Oct 1, 2024

From oil & gas worker to healthcare professional: Meet David Loredo, Endoscopy Technician, Class of 2022!

Name
David Loredo

City/Town of Residence
Missouri City

Hometown & High School
Diboll, Texas, Diboll High School

Degree or Certificate Program
Endoscopy Technician

Year of Graduation
Class of 2022

Title & Place of Employment
Endoscopy Technician II, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Memorial Villages Campus

Why did you choose HCC Coleman College?
HCC is very cost-effective, and I wanted the convenience of attending a great, local college.

Why did you choose your program of study?
I knew I wanted to do something in healthcare, and the Endoscopy Technician program was a great way to get my foot in the door quickly. 

What did you like best about your college experience?
I like the professors as well as the convenience of being able to choose so many of your times and classes.

What did you like best about your program of study?
The endoscopy program is very hands-on and patient-direct. I liked it because it was never dull.

When you were tired, what motivated you to push forward?
Knowing that my education would lead me to better and greater things is what motivated me to complete the program. Finishing is a lot harder than starting, but it pays off.

What advice can you offer to help other students succeed?
When you are learning, there are no dumb questions. Ask away so you fully understand everything. Also, give your best in everything you do. Doing and trying will lead to success.

How did your education change or improve your life?
I am able to spend more time with my family, and I no longer have to travel for months at a time the way I did when I worked in the oil and gas industry. I also have opportunities to advance my career in the healthcare industry.