ENMU Student Wants to Become Attorney in Family Law or Business Law
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Jenny Martinez
PORTALES, NM (12/19/2018) Jennifer Martinez, who goes by "Jenny," is a student at the Eastern New Mexico University working towards a bachelor's degree in political science with minors in business administration and Spanish.
She hopes to pursue a career in law working as an attorney in either family law or business law.
"Because I seek a career full of intellectual stimulation, I hope to continuously challenge myself to become a better, more intelligent individual every day that I live and work," she said of her career goals. "I hope to use all of my God-given talents to the best of my ability, to help improve the lives of others and to work towards a purpose that is greater than myself. Ultimately, I hope to enjoy every day that I work so that it does not feel as though as I am working, but as though I am fulfilling my purpose."
Jenny shared that it took her "a little while to decide what I was going to major in. I started out in criminal justice, then contemplated switching to forensic science, and then ultimately decided on political science at the beginning of my sophomore year.
"The best advice I got in regards to choice of a degree was from Dr. Frederick Greene [associate professor of business law and management at ENMU]. He told me 'choose whatever you're most interested in because that is the work you will enjoy doing' and that is when I decided to stick with political science. I plan on going to law school upon graduating, and political science aligns with my interests and the field of study I plan to go into," she shared.
Although she is from Seattle, Washington, Jenny has many family members in Clovis, New Mexico, since her father who was raised there. She chose to attend ENMU to be close to family. "I felt as though I could make up for all the lost time I didn't get to see them during my childhood," she said. Being able to play volleyball and the small community of ENMU sealed her decision to attend the University.
"I am used to a city lifestyle and, coming to Portales, I was so surprised at the homey-feeling that is synonymous to the whole town. Everyone just feels connected in a way, and I love seeing how much the local business support ENMU and its students and faculty," she explained.
She recognized the impact that ENMU professors have had on her academic success, including Dr. Greene, Dr. Steven Brust, Gloria Jurado and Marisa Garduno-DaSilva.
"Dr. Greene has been my advisor on law school-related matters (he also serves as our Pre-Law Club advisor) and has always been there to answer any questions I have whether they were law school-related or not. He helped me choose a major in my first years at Eastern," she explained. "Dr. Brust is my academic advisor and has always encouraged me to put in my best work. Marisa Garduno-DaSilva who was my PACT boss has always provided me with advice and support in all that I do."
The senior appreciates Gloria Jurado as her professor and also her friend. "Gloria was the professor on our study-abroad trip to Spain and has always been extremely patient and helpful when I chose to minor in Spanish. Gloria has even attended my volleyball games to support me," said Jenny.
