Tabbitha Bailey’s passion for running began during high school, when she discovered her love for the sport after struggling with other athletic pursuits. “I wasn’t very good at other sports,” she admits. “But running was something I could excel at and truly enjoy. I knew from there I wanted to keep going.” Her dream of […]
EFSC Student Pursues Degree while Running Marathons in all 50 States Read Post »
From his earliest memories, Tommy Keyes has been fascinated by mechanical parts. “As a child, I would take apart ballpoint pens and my toy trains,” he said. “I wanted to know how things worked.” Pursuing this path led Keyes to an interest in restoring old cars and mopeds. He purchased his first car, a Volkswagen
From Mopeds to Marketing – Eastern Florida State College Fuels Student’s Passions Read Post »
From the moment she was born, Ary Quinones seemed destined to become a nurse. “I was born and raised in a hospital,” said Quinones. “My mom couldn’t afford childcare, so I went to work with her throughout her nursing school.” However, Quinones’ own journey toward a healthcare career was not so straightforward. She faced a
“I was Destined to Save Lives” – Ary Quinones’ Journey to Nursing Read Post »
April is Global Volunteer Month — a time for celebrating civic action and the power of individual contributions to the community. The Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement has been institutionalized at Eastern Florida State College for 37 years, partnering with hundreds of non-profit and government organizations in the local community. Service-learning in the college
Service-Learning: Celebrating 37 Years of Changing Lives and the World Read Post »
