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I normally have to explain that this isn’t just some foreign concept, that a lot of people do this, and that the industry is humongous.

I was afraid that leadership was just a skill that you naturally had and that I was never going to be able to get to that level. But it can be taught. You can practice at it.

 I can say, without doubt, that these people are the closest friends I’ve ever had my whole life. And, you know, I trust them with everything.

This discount has helped several dozen first responders expand their skill set, which enhances our community’s ability to respond to emergencies.

What I love about teaching is when I have a student with little to no experience or knowledge about equipment or medical math, and you see them struggling, but after showing them a different way to approach the situation or equation -- all the sudden you see their face light up as the information clicks.

It was awesome, in front of my family and friends and the whole nine yards to receive that award. It’s even better that, you know, the president was there. I was able to talk to him afterward. So it was really cool. It was a really great experience.

By participating in my academic journey and many extracurriculars at RCBC, I learned valuable skills such as pushing myself to go further, team-building, leadership, good listening, problem-solving and more that help aid in accomplishing my dream of working for the government and as a psychiatrist.

A glimmer of hope emerged when I learned about Rowan College at Burlington County from a family friend. I summoned the courage to embark on a new path.

Don’t make excuses about why you can’t do something; put effort into pursuing your goals

After starting college, I realized I love education, learning new things, challenging myself with new topics, helping others and working for my community. I just love to be able to do impactful things.