Letter of Recommendation
Nathan Nichols was a student in my computer programming class at Lane Community College in winter term 2011. His performance was outstanding and he earned my deep respect as an intelligent, motivated student with great values and a positive attitude.
Nathan not only was one of the two best students in the class, but he was widely liked and respected by the other students even though he was relatively quiet and did not try to grab attention. He was constantly thinking, extremely attentive, clever, and excited about learning. His programming was exceptional and his understanding of the concepts was superlative. He loved learning and was able to communicate this enthusiasm.
I have taught many students in my career and I can tell the ones who are likely to be successful. They enjoy their work, meet their deadlines, have a positive attitude, and go beyond the mere necessities of the course to develop a clear understanding of the topic at hand. Nathan did all of this and he did it well. Of all the students I have taught over the years at LCC, Nathan remains in the very top tier of those I believe will accomplish a lot over the course of their professional lives. When Nathan sets his sights on a task, I have every confidence that he will perform his work to the highest standards.
Ron Friedland
