12. Microbiology and Marvel: Inside Juan Melchor's College Experience

12 - Microbiology and Marvel: Inside Juan Melchor's College Experience

Welcome to the Odessa College Wrangler Waves Podcast with your hosts Dr. Gene A. White Jr. and Keagan Scott. Today's episode features the inspiring journey of Juan Melchor, Coordinator for Resident Life at OC, who shares his story of transformation and engagement at Odessa College. Let's dive into the show notes for the weeks episode.

Show Notes:

Introduction

- Keagan Scott and Dr. Gene A. White Jr. kick things off with playful banter before introducing Juan Melchor, affectionately known as 'Mr. OC'.

Early Challenges

- Juan discusses his initial struggles adapting to college life and how he overcame them by engaging in student government and winning the Positively OC scholarship.

Journey at OC

- The transition from disengaged student to active community member at Odessa College is covered, with Juan detailing his academic and social evolution.

Family & Academic Life

- Juan reveals that he has a twin and his siblings' connection to OC. He talks about staying up all night studying and the academic drive that brought him his first B.

Student Affairs Passion

- Juan's love for student affairs is evident as he explains the diversity and interaction with students that drew him to the profession.

Campus Involvement

- From organizing campus events to his unexpected journey to being crowned homecoming king, Juan shares the experiences that have made his role at OC so rewarding.

Leadership Roles

- Discussion of Juan's ascent to his presidential role in the Student Government Association (SGA) and his impact in this position.

Hobbies & Interests

- Juan talks about his hobbies outside of work and school, including his favorite Marvel superhero, pop music preferences, and a surprising hidden talent for singing.

Career & Mentorship

- Juan elaborates on his career path, the influence of his mentors, and his dedication to student growth at Odessa College. Respect for Juan's contributions from both students and colleagues is acknowledged.

Encouraging Student Success

- He offers advice to students facing difficulties and highlights the support system available at OC, including his vision for the game room.

Conclusion & Thanks

- The hosts express gratitude to Juan for the insightful conversation and conclude the episode with an invitation to listeners to follow future episodes of the Wrangler Waves Podcast.

Thanks for joining us for another awesome episode of the Wrangler Waves Podcast as we explored Juan Melchor's commendable contributions and passion for student affairs at Odessa College.

Be sure to tune in for more captivating stories and conversations with the extraordinary individuals who shape our community. Peace!