Alumnus discovers career path at WCC
When Mazy Sadaghiani graduated from high school he wasn’t sure what direction he wanted to take his life, but he knew what school as going to help him figure it out.
“I wasn’t 100 percent sure what I wanted to study,” Sadaghiani said. “I knew that Washtenaw Community College would be a great place to help me gauge my interest and skills before I decided on a major.”
Sadaghiani had always loved math and science as a child, so he enrolled in a few engineering classes. He quickly discovered not only that he enjoyed engineering, but that he had a talent for it as well.
“I didn’t know if engineering was the field for me or not until I started the program at WCC,” said Sadaghiani. “Everything felt very hands-on. The faculty knows all of their students, so you get more one-on-one time in the classroom.”
Mastering his craft
After graduating with his associates degree in general studies in math and natural sciences, Sadaghiani transferred to the University of Michigan. He is studying mechanical engineering and plans on entering the school’s graduate program for biomedical engineering next fall.
“It was always my plan to transfer to a four-year college,” said Sadaghiani. “WCC has great programs to ensure the credits you take will transfer to wherever you want to go.”
After graduating with his master’s, he wants to apply his skills from both mechanical and biomedical engineering to making new and innovative products that improve the lives of others.
“There are a lot of misconceptions that surround community colleges,” said Sadaghiani. “I was able to participate in student activities and club sports. What I learned in my classes at WCC applied to what I was learning at the University of Michigan, and that’s because of the WCC faculty. They didn’t just come to class, teach and leave. They want you to succeed.”