My illness does not define me. I can do most activities like other people. I may have trouble walking or climbing a staircase but I am just as good as another peer. I had exceeded some expectations of cystic fibrosis. I made it to college. I live on my own. I am not in the hospital 24/7. I’d say I’m doing pretty darn good.
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Diary of… a daughter of a soldier
K. Melyssa Murphy is Vice President of the Student Association in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and is in the application process for the doctoral program in Child & Family Development at the University of Georgia. She is a single mother of two boys and says she is incredibly blessed. Murphy hopes to adopt a third child in the next four years from Ethiopia.
Diary of… a DUI victim
I was leery about riding with them, but Don, who was drinking too, assured me that he would drive carefully. My father always told me not to hang out with people who drink.
Diary of… a student who worked as a firefighter and paramedic
Carlos Garcia is a second–year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies. He is the president of Students United for Returning Veterans and enjoy spending time with family and friends. His philosophy in life is to stay positive, strong and happy. Carlos’ favorite quote is “Nothing is worth more than this day.”
Diary of… a student who attended World Youth Day
Victor Wong is a junior business administration major with a minor in sports management. He is from Guatemala and enjoys playing soccer, reading, going to the gym, listening to music and playing video games. He dislikes waking up very early and being stressed, angry or bored. His philosophy in life is a Catholic philosophy which summarizes what Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Diary of… a former “NSU’s Biggest Loser” participant
Jim Wood is a graduate of the Huizenga Business School in Business Administration, holds a Master of Science in College Student Affairs from the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and is a member of Enrollment Services in the Huizenga Business School. He and his fellow participants lost a total of 337 pounds during the 2011 Biggest Loser program at NSU.
Diary of… a student who worked with cadavers
George V. Schedrin is a junior biology (pre–med) major and a chemistry minor, and he is involved with the Pre-Medical Society at NSU. He is of Russian descent and from Tacoma, WA, but he loves the beach and can’t get enough of Florida. He enjoys long boarding, surfing, snowboarding and spending time with his family. His favorite quote is “Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in it, and it will come naturally” by David Frost.
Diary of… a retired Coast Guard officer
Andrea West, who goes by her middle name Jill, is a freshman legal studies major with plans to become a certified paralegal after graduating. She loves to cook and loves to read. Jill always has a book in her hand. Aside from reading she loves watching her children play sports. Her daughter plays softball and rides BMX bikes.
Diary of… a student who survived her freshman year
Jennifer Goetzl is a legal studies major entering her sophomore year. She likes being with her family, friends and sorority sisters, going to the beach, eating Italian food, dancing and reading novels. She is a member of a Delta Phi Epsilon, Community Action Using Student Empowerment (CAUSE), a community service organization, and the Razor’s Edge […]
Diary of…A car fanatic
Terrence Singh is a freshman business administration major. He is a member of the Commuter Student Organization and the NSU Motor Club. His enjoys watching races, working on his car or his friends’ cars, and going mountain biking. He dislikes annoying drivers and his philosophy is “Don’t say a car’s not good until you look under the hood.”