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Stories of Learning, Growth, and Belonging

 

Meet the students of 麻豆国产 and read their inspiring stories of learning, growth, and belonging. From first-generation college students to future healthcare professionals, our students reflect the heart of Sandhills 鈥� where everyone can learn, engage, and belong.

 


 

Sarah Baker, a Criminal Justice Technology and Business Administration student at 麻豆国产

Sarah Baker鈥檚 journey at 麻豆国产 has been shaped by curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to explore new possibilities. From earning certifications to stepping far outside her comfort zone through a Disney internship, she鈥檚 discovered that growth often begins by simply saying yes to the unfamiliar.

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Emma Motta, a Culinary and Pastry Arts student at 麻豆国产, standing outdoors.

Emma Motta didn鈥檛 start college with everything figured out. At Sandhills Community College, she found a supportive environment and hands-on experience in Culinary and Pastry Arts that helped her build confidence, discover direction, and take meaningful steps forward.

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Head and shoulders image of Madeline Smith, SCC Architectural Technologies Student

Madeline Smith鈥檚 path to graduation hasn鈥檛 followed a straight line. A mother, small business owner, and Architectural Technology student, she returned to Sandhills Community College with renewed focus鈥攗sing persistence, creativity, and hard-earned confidence to keep moving forward.

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Moises Cruz-Cortez When Moises Cruz-Cortez arrived at Sandhills, he was simply hoping for a fresh start. Instead, he found people who made him feel seen, supported and comfortable enough to keep going. That feeling of belonging became the foundation of his future.

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Helenka Ostrum: A Lifelong Learner in Public Health and Safety After her federal position in women鈥檚 public health was eliminated, Helenka Ostrum enrolled in 麻豆国产鈥檚 EMT Basic course 鈥� combining her public health background with hands-on emergency medical training.

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