Commencement 2022: Enjoying the SLCC Journey Times Two

Sisters Julie Tu and Wendy Tu

The Tu sisters, Julie and Wendy, graduated from SLCC on May 6 both with associate degrees in pre-medical and health sciences. Julie Tu, who is a year older than her sister Wendy Tu, chose SLCC because she wanted smaller class sizes and felt like she would get better support as a first generation student. Wearing her first generation commencement cord, Julie said, “I had no idea what I was doing. I chose SLCC because everyone is so engaging. They make it your own experience.”

Julie has been working her way through classes at SLCC and the U since the fall and plans to continue her studies at the U in biology and chemistry. After completing a bachelor’s degree, she plans to apply to a PA program and become a physician assistant. Her advice to students just starting college would be to take their own time. “You're on your own journey. Enjoy the adventures as you go,” said Julie.

Left: Wendy Tu Right: Julie Tu

When Wendy graduated from high school, Julie convinced her SLCC was the best place to start college. “My sister went to SLCC and told me that it was a really good experience,” said Wendy. ‘The classroom experience at SLCC is nice because everyone gets to help each other out because of the small classroom sizes.” Wendy also thought it was essential to stay close to home and be with her family. The Tu sisters live in West Valley with the rest of their immediate family.

Showcasing her gold braided Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society cord, Wendy says she loved participating in various clubs and activities at SLCC. She says she took an art class for fun and thoroughly enjoyed it. Her advice to future college students is, “Don't take a bunch of hard classes, but also take some fun classes to relax.” Already working as a pharmacy technician, Wendy will start at the U in the fall studying pharmacology.

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