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Collins studying actuarial science with assistance from Public School Scholars Programme

Kyle Collins, a sophomore at Hastings College from Eleuthera, The Bahamas, said he believes education is an opportunity to seize his dreams and of him understanding concepts better than he previously did, according to an article in The Nassau Guardian. He also believes education is about connecting with people at a deeper level. Collins said …

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Johnson fosters his love of connection at Prairie Loft this past summer

The continued connection between Hastings College and the nonprofit organization Prairie Loft helped Sam Johnson ‘22 foster his love for connecting people with the environment and helping people interact with it. The summer before his senior year, Johnson was looking for a job opportunity that could provide him with experience in his field. Covid-19 made …

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Birk follows inspiration from ‘Criminal Minds’ to find her passion

Her appreciation of the show “Criminal Minds” allowed Hastings College junior Caitlin Birk to combine her interests in psychology and criminology, which led her to an internship at a sheriff’s office in Nebraska’s most populous county. Before coming to Hastings, Birk, who is from Bennington, Nebraska, knew she wanted to do something in psychology, but …

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Worthington finds success at Ithaca College internship

Senior Sammie Worthington set herself up for success with summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Worthington spent two months working with other undergraduate students on Ithaca College’s campus doing mathematical research. During her junior year, Worthington started to consider what she could do over the summer to better prepare for graduate school. She talked with …

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