First gen college student earns coveted scholarship
As a first-generation college student, Christian Garner knew she wanted a better life.
She also knew the best chance of having that life began at Maysville Community & Technical College.
Christian graduated from Montgomery County High School in 2021 and originally planned to attend a regional university. However, she decided to instead begin her educational journey at 乐播传媒 because of its affordability.
She says coming to 乐播传媒 would not only prevent her from going into debt but would provide her with the support she needed to succeed.
鈥淭here are so many opportunities at 乐播传媒 to start off on a better footing, and the faculty and staff offer such a strong support system,鈥 Christian said.
Christian is currently enrolled in the nursing program at 乐播传媒鈥檚 Montgomery Campus and is set to graduate in May.
She also serves as a tutor and was a student representative for 乐播传媒鈥檚 Board of Directors. Additionally, Christian works part-time as a CNA at Windsor Care Center.
鈥淎s a first-generation college student, Christian has been very conscientious of her decisions regarding higher education,鈥 said Sierra O鈥機ull, 乐播传媒 Success Coach. 鈥淗er superb work ethic coupled with her service-oriented spirit have made her a campus superstar and role model for many. She is constantly found paving the way for other first-gen students to be successful in college and is often a cheerleader for 乐播传媒.鈥
Christian says she chose nursing because she has always taken care of people. As the oldest of six kids, she wanted a stable career so she could help provide for her siblings and be a positive example for them.
鈥淚t was important to me to show my siblings that we can move up in the world,鈥 she said. 鈥淎nd even though our parents struggled, we can create our own path.鈥
Christian was awarded the Paul Bush Student Scholarship at the Kentucky Organization for Student Success (KOSS) Annual Conference last Friday.
The Paul Bush Student Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or progress and motivation in overcoming obstacles to educational goals and presenting outstanding service to their school or community.
To begin your path to a better life, visit maysville.kctcs.edu