Adult Student Success Stories - Mount Olive College

Mount Olive College
Transforming Lives – One Student at a Time
“I enrolled in the Heritage Program at Mount Olive College for several reasons. First
of all, the one night a week program is perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. I
was working full time and had an infant in the house, so I had a tight schedule. Once
I started attending class, I found out how willing the instructors and the staff at the
College were to help if and when I needed it. They really have a vested interest in each
student’s success. The bonds of friendship you build through the program will last a
lifetime. Now that I’ve completed my associate degree, I’m moving on to the bachelor degree program at
Mount Olive College. It takes discipline and hard work, but so does anything else worth achieving.”
Craig Walker, Heritage Associate Degree, Washington
“Transforming Lives” is not just a slogan at Mount Olive College; it is an absolute.
My life has truly been transformed! By earning my degree at Mount Olive College,
I have had the wonderful opportunity to minster with my husband, move up within
my organization, and have received numerous accolades for work in my community.
None of this would have been possible without Mount Olive College’s convenient
programs for working adults.”
Tharesa Lee, Modular Religion Major Bachelor Degree, New Bern
“The one night a week programs at Mount Olive College offered an excellent
opportunity for me to complete my bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management.
As a successful manager in a large, demanding radiology department, it became
obvious that I would need to finish my degree in order to stay competitive.
However, with a demanding career and young family, doing so seemed nearly
impossible. I found the one night a week programs at Mount Olive College perfect
for my busy lifestyle and they enabled me to attain my goals and transform my life! By earning my degree
I am now better positioned in the market to continue building on my success and to be a more competitive
candidate for future promotions.”
Ed Labajetta, Health Care Management Bachelor Degree, RTP

“Mount Olive College’s one night a week program made it convenient for me to
reach a lifelong goal while continuing to work full time and be an active parent.
The curriculum was challenging, but prepared me for the professional challenges I
experience daily as a law enforcement officer, as well as giving me a solid foundation
to build upon for continuing my education in graduate school.”
Travis Cowan, Criminal Justice and Criminology Bachelor Degree, Washington
“When I became a single mom of two, my dreams of finishing college grew stronger
while at the same time, seemed more unattainable. However, Mount Olive College
allowed me to achieve my dreams through their one-night-a-week degree completion
program. I worked full time, cared for two small children, and attended class
one night a week in a powerful series of courses that incorporated my real world
experiences into the curriculum. Because of Mount Olive College, I have been able
to land a rewarding career as Executive Director of YWCA Lower Cape Fear, where I manage 61 employees,
oversee a 1.2 million dollar budget, and provide programs and services to promote racial harmony and
empower women and families in the community.”
Suesan Sullivan, Management and Organizational Development Bachelor Degree, Wilmington
“I am much older now than I was when I started my college career, but I realized over
time how important both job experience and a college degree have become. The
Management of Information Systems program was perfect for me. My degree has
given me the tools I needed to grow in my current position as a Vice President in IT
Services at a large financial institution, and will certainly enhance any future career
opportunities. I was privileged to receive the MIS Most Outstanding Student of the
Year award and to graduate with honors. Finally, 32 years after I started my degree, I am proud to be a
college graduate. Mount Olive College helped me make that dream of earning a college degree a reality.”
Franklin Black, Management of Information Systems Bachelor Degree, Mount Olive
“As a wife and mother of three, the chance of obtaining a four-year degree to become
a teacher seemed almost impossible until a friend told me about the Early Childhood
Education (ECE) program at Mount Olive College. I was able to speak with a counselor
that same day and began my journey to becoming a teacher. While in the ECE
program, I gleaned much. The instructors were very encouraging and I graduated
Summa Cum Laude! I currently teach first grade. I will always be thankful for Mount
Olive College and highly recommend it to everyone.”
Christine Brewington, Early Childhood Education Bachelor Degree, Mount Olive
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