"Earning my RN represents perseverance, growth, and the belief that it is never too late to pursue your education and better serve the community you call home."
Katelyn Bushey Nursing
"I decided to go to college and get my Teaching Degree in Pre-K, followed by a Special Education Pre-K and up, plus a degree or endorsement in Behavior Analyst. I believe if we reach these children at an earlier stage, we can further advance their education and have a better impact on their lives."
Karen Stomski Early Childhood Education
"I was inspired to purse my education in nursing due to being raised in a family of healthcare workers and being introduced to long term care at a young age. Some advice I would give to others is to get as many prerequisites out of the way so that you can solely focus on the nursing program it's self."
Jasmine Vance Nursing
" Academic education has enabled me the opportunity to not only improve upon my career goals, but has helped to teach me about who I am and who I want to be. It has also provided me a compass on what directions in life I want to travel."
Janine Gutstein General Studies
"Earning my degree means being able to safely care for patients and support families during some of the hardest moments in their lives. My advice to others is simple: if you know your calling, keep going. No matter how many times you get knocked down, never stop chasing your dream."
Hannah Hershberg Nursing
"Earning my BSN represents an important step toward my long-term goals of continuing to advance my education and expanding my impact in healthcare. My hope is to continue advocating for safe, high-quality patient care while supporting the next generation of nurses."
Gigi Haddou Nursing
"Working with life's twists and turns, my educational journey has taken me longer than I expected, but has always been a worthwhile goal."
Crystal Surrell Interdisciplinary Studies
"Earning this degree represents years of dedication and growth. I look forward to continuing my career in the operating room or critical care, where careful attention, teamwork, and compassion can make a life-changing difference for patients and their families."
Crystal Hartman Nursing
"This degree is more than a credential-it's proof that change is possible at any stage of life."
Andrew Ferguson Nursing
"I began taking classes at the Community College of Vermont before being accepted into the nursing program at Vermont State University, an opportunity I am incredibly grateful for."
Andrea Busato Nursing
"Seeing the impact compassionate and knowledgeable nurses have on patients motivated me to pursue my education and develop the skills needed to provide safe, high-quality care."
Abigail Troville Nursing
"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