"I am excited and eager to find my footing in Vermont as I intend to use psychology to understand behavior, social work to navigate systems, and special education to implement support."
"Ultimately, my goal is to model resilience and perseverance for my children and my students, showing them that with determination and support, they can overcome any obstacle."
Victoria Capitanelli Early Childhood Education
"In the future, I plan to use my degree to build a stable career and continue growing professionally. My advice to others is to never give up, even when the journey feels difficult."
Sara Webster Business Administration
"My future goals include specializing in maternal-child health and/or pediatric nursing, where I can combine my love for children, families, and compassionate care."
Megan Terjelian Nursing
"Having returned to schooling after several years of professional development, it is apparent just how much value can be gained from the hard work and care provided by the professors and the proctored material."
Levi Heh Electrical Engineering Technology
"I wanted to prove to my children that even though I decided to get married and have them, that wasn't going to stop me from pursuing my dreams. You can have a family and still obtain your college degree. You're never too old to get a college degree."
Krystyne Healy Nursing
"It is never too late to try something new, and there is never an age limit on education. VTSU is a place of inclusivity that supports learners of all ages."
Koli Castellini Early Childhood Education
"To anyone that doesn't know what they want to do out of high school I recommend taking some time and truly think about it don't rush."
Kodi Kirk Business Administration
"Earning this degree represents not only years of hard work, but also my passion for helping others. I look forward to beginning my career as a registered nurse and continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of my patients."
Kiana Johnson Nursing
"Earning this degree means a lot to me, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to earn one. I plan to have a long career in the business world upon graduation."
Justin Jones Business Administration
"VTSU made it possible for me to keep running my business while expanding my understanding of evidence-based, whole-person wellness."
Jody Wheadon Holistic Health
"My advice would be to do what makes you happy. For me; that is obtaining my degree and being a strong role model for my daughter. Ask yourself what makes you happy, figure out what you need to make it happen, and then put the work in. "
Heather Macey Psychological Sciecne
"To anyone considering furthering their education: keep going. Balancing full-time work and nightly studies is exhausting, but so is remaining where you are. Choose the right kind of hard."
Hailie Lord Nursing
"To me my college career is not just about a degree, it’s about learning new things, it’s about growing my confidence and perseverance, it’s about coming from the bottom and accomplishing a goal."
Evelyn Putnam Psychology
"For me, this degree is a testament to persistence and the power of finding one's voice. It represents a bridge between analytical leadership and creative expression. Looking forward, I plan to pursue a career where I can utilize my management background to advocate for impactful storytelling."
Victoria LaFountain Business Administration