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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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Igniting Student Success with EFSC’s First Year Experience

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Academics

One in every four students will quit college during their first year, when risk of dropout reaches its peak. However, by fostering a supportive campus environment, strong extracurricular engagement, and resources for academic success, colleges can significantly increase their students’ likelihood to persist and graduate. Launched in 2024, Eastern Florida State College’s (EFSC’s) First Year

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Ashley Bergen, a young woman with long hair tied back in a ponytail wearing a black polo and brown skirt, glances sideways at a digital screen advertising the EFSC Honors Program.

EFSC’s Honors Program Helps Students Achieve Dreams

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Academics Careers Student Life

At Eastern Florida State College, the Honors Program is helping students like Ashley Bergen achieve big dreams. “I’m going to be an environmental engineer. I really like space, so originally, I wanted to be an aerospace engineer,” explained Bergen. “But then I became fascinated by how carbon emissions affect the way we see the sky.

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