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Student of the week: Faith Bourque

2020-04-20

A young woman with blonde hair and red lipstick stands outside for a pictureOur student of the week is Faith Bourque! She is expected to graduate this summer with her Associate of Arts - College Transfer. She will be starting Western Carolina University in the fall.

We asked Faith a few questions about herself and what inspires her:

Who is one of your role models? How has that person helped with your educational journey?
My number one role model is my mom because she has taught me that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. She's been a dental hygienist for 22 years, and about two years ago she decided she wanted to go back to school to get her massage therapy license, and she did! She drove to Asheville every weekend for a year. Honestly, I don't know how she did it, because having a full-time job and being a full-time mom is a lot already. Now she works at the Franklin Fitness Center as a yoga teacher and a massage therapist, and she is still working as a dental hygienist. She makes me want to work hard each and every day, because she simply amazes me.

What motivates you to excel at SCC in spite of difficult circumstances you may face?
SCC has such a great support system and everyone here makes me want to do better. All of my teachers are always cheering me on. It makes me want to do better. I think it's so powerful to have such a great team here, because you really don't see that everywhere you go. I love that about sCC.

What advice would you give to other students who face tough challenges?
I would recommend going to the Learning Assistance Center if you need any type of help. They are so extremely helpful, no matter what you might need. They have helped me so much with my course work and I'm super thankful for them. I would tell anyone to not be afraid to ask for help. SCC is here to help you.

We are so proud of you, Faith. We can't wait to see you walk across the stage this summer!

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