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Student of the Week: Trevor Gates

2018-02-19
SCC Student of the Week Trevor Gates

To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Recognition Retention Action Team has started a “Student of the Week” award.

Faculty members nominate students based on their tenacity, and the team selects one per week.

Congratulations to Trevor Gates, who's been named our "Student of the Week!"

Name: Trevor Gates
Program: Human Services Technology
Graduation: Spring 2019

What motivates you to continue and excel at SCC in spite of circumstances you may face?
The thing that motivates me to continue and excel at Southwestern Community College is the purpose that I see for my life and that is improving the quality of life of other human beings. If I stay strong and fight through my disadvantages and obstacles then I can empower others to fight through theirs. I was born to help others, that is my purpose in life and that's what keeps me motivated. The way I see it is nothing can stop me now not my visual impairment or anything else. I have Western Carolina University in my sights and beyond that I do not see myself slowing down.

What advice would you give to future students who might face similar situations?
Never ever give up! Don't get discouraged if it is taking you longer or if the struggle is a little more intense than you thought it would be. Just keep fighting and don't let whatever obstacles, disabilities or as I prefer to call them disadvantages, or anything else stand in your way. Persevere and do not let the odds keep you from reaching your goals because you can do it! You're not going to be alone in this journey we have resources at SCC that are there to assist you on the path to greatness. we have wonderful people here at SCC that will help you climb the ladder to success.  I know I couldn't have gotten to where I am today without these amazing people at this extraordinary School, so let them be your team on the way to finding and obtaining your dreams.

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