Brittany

Brittany is a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University who wants to use her education degree to help be a teacher that students will remember. “I truly believe that knowledge is power. Education has the power to change peoples’ lives, and that starts with teachers. I have had so many impactful teachers during my school […]

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Andrew

Andrew is a Military Veteran who went back to college after his service in order to help those going through a similar situation to him. “Everyone struggles at some point, or even multiple points throughout their lives. Too often, especially in the case of military veterans, do these struggles end in some form of tragedy. […]

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Erin

Erin is expanding a passion to design and create by pursuing an associate’s degree in Digital Art and Multimedia Production. “Ever since I was young, I have been captivated by the field of graphic design. I aim to pursue a career in graphic design that fills my creative aspirations and allows me to provide services […]

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Christopher

Christopher first received a Trace of Hope grant while completing his bachelor’s degree in social work. At the time, he was preparing to continue into a master’s program with a clear goal: to use his own experiences with addiction, alcoholism, and recovery to advocate for others working to rebuild their lives. Now, Christopher has graduated […]

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