For Alumna and Now Employee, MCC Is All About Community

For Kayla Silva, community stands out at Middlesex Community College. As a student, Silva kept busy during her time at the college with a variety of work study positions. After graduating from her transfer institution, she is back at Middlesex now working full-time as an Administrative Assistant for the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) division.

“I wanted to work at this community college because the personability and genuineness of the faculty and staff members made me want to become a part of this community in other ways,” Silva said. “I am looking forward to helping the students and faculty in the STEM division in any possible way needed.”

A graduate from the Business Administration Transfer program, Silva came to Middlesex on recommendation of several family members and friends who also attended. Starting her education at MCC was an affordable option and helped make her transfer to Southern New Hampshire University easy.

From the beginning of her time at MCC, Silva witnessed how faculty and staff focused on helping students reach their goals. She appreciated how everyone was willing to share their knowledge with students and – even if they did not know an answer to her question – “would point me in the direction of someone who did!”

“The institution is welcoming and everyone is passionate about their careers and goals,” Silva said. “Faculty and staff members are always here to help the students and share their personal experiences. At MCC, students get a personable feel to college, and the close-knit community is very supportive and a great place to start your educational journey.”

Opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom set up Silva for academic and professional success. Working first in the Bedford Fitness Center, she then became a Peer Writing Tutor and Blackboard Ambassador for the Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE).

After transferring to her four-year institution, she started working as a part-time Office Assistant for MCC’s STEM division before returning post-COVID as a part-time enrollment assistant for the Student Information Center. In her new full-time role, she is hoping to play a positive part in the community.

“I obtained a great deal of experience in multiple fields here at MCC and have worked with the student, faculty and staff populations while also being a part of the student population,” she said. “This allowed me to gain more insight at the college and learn from every experience and interaction.”