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Jan Ruiz

Class of 2026
Class 2026
Pronouns He/Him/His
Home State Dallas, TX

What are you studying at Champlain?

I’m a Computer Science & Innovation major! 

How did the AHEAD program go for you in your first year?

“The AHEAD program went extremely well for me. I was able to explore not only Champlain, but Burlington too, and able to grasp the new environment I was being thrown into before school started.”

How has the AHEAD program supported your journey at Champlain?

“AHEAD has supported my journey at Champlain by giving me a sense of belonging. The program allowed me to meet other PoC, and create lifelong connections that I might have not made without AHEAD.”

What is the most rewarding part of the AHEAD program?

“The most rewarding part of AHEAD is being able to get comfortable in a new environment before anyone else. You get to do everything first, get into your room first, make friends first, and best of all, take your first step into another world.”

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