Mentor sets great example for college student
“My college mentor is pretty cool. I want to be like her. Years ago when she got her bachelor’s degree and then her master’s, she was able to keep a 4.0 GPA, and I think that’s...
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She enjoys writing from a comic perspective
“I write short fiction and have some stuff published, but I’m not the next Hemingway. “I’ve written a lot about reality TV, how it both reflects us and sort of sets a course for us. Early...
Military scholarship helps her pursue degree
“I’m attending college on a military veterans scholarship through my stepfather. He was on a battleship in the U.S. Navy and served in Operation Desert Storm. “He’s a disabled veteran. He has bad muscular problems in...
He remembers growing up with no prejudice
“I have the gift of gab. I talk to anybody. No matter what race, color, whatever, I have no problem. It’s probably because of the way I grew up, where I grew up. “I’m originally from...
‘I’d like to create something that helps the world’
“I’m working toward an engineering degree. I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with it yet, but I know I don’t want to go into industry. “I realize this may seem pretty ambitious, but...
Goal setting key to her recovery process
“After my divorce, I was mixed up with the wrong people and got into drugs. I finally realized that I needed to get myself in check, so I went into rehab. I finished that, and now...
Nursing student’s passion is helping people
“My parents are both paid paramedics for the Highlands Volunteer Fire Department. Like them, helping people is my passion. It’s something that has always come natural to me. “I’m studying to be a nurse. Being in...
After losing it all, she would like to give back
“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time. “I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing...
High school friends heading in different directions
“We’re graduating from Goose Creek Memorial this year.” What are you most excited about? “Not having to go to school anymore.” These friends do have plans beyond high school. She is headed to Southern Maine Community...
‘History is really stranger than fiction’
“I’ve taught history and directed the Honors Program for years at Lee College.” What is it about history that intrigues you? “The human experience is so unique. The truth of the matter is that history is...
