Three graduating veteran students from the Fresno State nursing program come from different backgrounds and branches of the military but have a united belief in brotherhood through service.
Harjot Singh, Joe Martinez Jr. and Paul Areyan will graduate together as a cohort of veterans from the nursing program in spring 2022.
In celebration of Veterans Day, The Collegian interviewed these veterans, who shared their experiences in the nursing program as well as their time in service.
Harjot Singh
Harjot Singh, 23, grew up in the northern region of India in a small town in the state of Punjab and moved to the United States at 12 years old.
“It was a bit of culture shock. I mean, I grew up watching English movies and listening to rap… 90’s rap [was] pretty much popular around the world, so I kind of knew about the Western culture as well,” Singh said.
Although Singh adapted to the culture and language quickly, he found it important to stay close to his roots. At home, Singh exclusively speaks Punjabi, a language he hopes to pass down to his children.
Singh attended Central High School, where he graduated as valedictorian and went on to work a number of jobs ranging from a raisin worker to a gas station attendant.
By graduation, Singh knew he wanted to serve in the military due to his family’s history, as well as seeing it as an opportunity to give back to the country.
“I always wanted to continue that tradition of serving. So, I mean, this country has given us a lot of...
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