Kaylin Mitchell, a woman wearing a green graduation uniform and cap with long straight brown hair and holding her commencement diploma case in front of a plaque of EFSC's Public Safety Institute

From Paramedic to Physician: EFSC Builds Alumnus’ Foundation for Medical School

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Academics Careers

Eastern Florida State College alumnus-turned-instructor, Kaylin Mitchell, discovered her calling to help others during a heart-stopping moment. “I was a lifeguard,” said Mitchell. “I remember performing CPR and understanding for the first time what it truly meant to save a life. That experience lit a spark.” This moment led her to complete EFSC’s Fire Training […]

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A female student with long straight hair wears a vet tech uniform and holds a black, curly-haired puppy in her lap

From Classrooms to Kennels: Training Tomorrow’s Vet Techs at EFSC

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Academics

When Hali Toreihi chose Eastern Florida State College’s Veterinary Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) program, she never imagined how it would change her. Now in her second year, she’s furthering her clinical pathological skills while serving as the president of the Vet Tech Club. “It turned out to be one of the best decisions of

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A group of students in a classroom listen to speaker, Daniel Perkins, a young man with a white pattered shirt with a black ponytail.

Navigators to Success: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Academics Student Life

Launched in 2023, an innovative transition program at Eastern Florida State College aims to successfully prepare students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for college life. The free Navigators to Success program is held each summer. It supports new, incoming, dual-enrolled and first-time college students on the Autism Spectrum. Taking place over four weeks, the

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5 Short Books To Read in College

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Academics Just for Fun Student Life

College is an exciting time full of new experiences, growth, and self-discovery. While taking classes, exploring careers, and making new friends, you’ll also gain valuable life skills and habits that will serve you long after completing your degree. And nothing complements or initiates growth quite like a good book.  Reading has numerous benefits, from increased

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