A young woman in a purple hijab is framed in the center of a banner. On one side is the Grand Debate logo. On the other is an image of Natali and other participants holding an awards certificate.

“Where Winners are Made” — Interview with EFSC’s Grand Debate Victor

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If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re not alone. Generally, three out of every four people find the experience intimidating. But facing that fear comes with benefits, as Natali Cerda discovered when she signed up for the Grand Debate student competition at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) — the initial round at her college in […]

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A group of diverse students standing in an open square in Greece with a mountain and cultural architecture and flags in the background.

Learning on Vacation: EFSC Students on the Study Abroad Experience

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Is world travel on your bucket list? Have you ever dreamed of flying overseas, but felt daunted by the unknown? EFSC’s Study Abroad experiences offer students the opportunity to experience other cultures and countries in a safe, affordable, and professionally guided way. Hailey and Elysia, two EFSC students who took a Study Abroad trip to

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A woman with dark glasses and dark hair pulled into a bun (Spenser Streml, overcoming college setbacks) wearing blue scrubs and a face mask.

EFSC Nursing Grad Takes the Long Road To Success

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Spenser Streml had headed to Flagler College in St. Augustine with high hopes. She’d graduated from Merritt Island High School in 2007 with a jump-start thanks to college credits from AP classes. Almost immediately, the college experience spiraled downward. “I had missed a midterm in one class,” said Spenser. He recalls feeling out of place

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Composing a Life-Changing Career in Music

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Discovering Passion with Music Nick Barth’s music journey at EFSC began unexpectedly. As a sophomore at Titusville High School, Nick Barth struggled with declining grades. He felt a lack of motivation when an unexpected band class showed up on his schedule. He decided not to drop the course and agreed to the band director’s suggestion to join the percussion

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