This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now.
Today we meet Marcela who recently graduated with a bachelor’s in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico.
Responses have been edited for clarity and length.
When did you join the Student Ambassadors community?
January 2021
What was being a Student Ambassador like?
Being a MLSA was one of the best experiences, I made friends that became family, I got to know amazing people from around the world and had amazing experiences in the different types of events and places.
MLSA team first event after covid.
Was there a specific experience you had while you were in the program that had a profound impact on you and why?
I did a lot of networking in events in person and online, with MLSAs from China, Germany, Pakistan, India, and from all Latin America with our PMs and Pablo Veramendi. I made valuable friendships with marvelous people that became MVPs, Cloud Advocates and more. I'm proud of how we've grown up into amazing students and professionals, and all of them have made a big impact on me, with their examples, experiences and knowledge.
MLSA team online meeting.
Tell us about a technology you had the chance to gain a skillset in as a Student Ambassador. How has this skill you acquired helped you in your post-university journey?
Artificial Intelligence, it helped me in most of my school projects, in my job and in my daily life. Every day I find something new to use and help me to improve when I'm in a project and I must come up with an idea to improve an app or create a solution.
What is something you want all students, globally, to know about the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program?
I want you to know that you can do whatever you put your mind into. Keep studying, keep learning, help others and be kind.
What advice would you give to new Student Ambassadors, who are just starting in the program?
If you are afraid of doing something, do it with fear, those experiences make you stronger, more resilient and with your example, you inspire others to get out of their comfort zones.
Share a favorite quote with us! It can be from a movie, a song, a book, or someone you know personally. Tell us why you chose this. What does it mean for you?
"Be so you, that you inspire others to be themselves." It made me realize that it's enough being me, I don't have to prove to others, just to myself and inspire myself, being inspired by my past and by the ideas and opportunities that uphold me.
Marcela attending an event.
Tell us something interesting about you, about your journey.
Since I got accepted to MLSA I felt welcomed in a very beautiful community, full of hope, inspiration and love. When I advanced through my journey, I realized that I couldn't do things alone, and that I would always have someone to hold my hand and help me through it.
You can follow Marcela here:
Instagram: @marce.ortizam
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