4C’s Students Discuss Goals, Passions
by Caitlin Grosso
Every student has a story. What’s more, every student’s story is different from the next. A dual enrollment student getting a head start on their college education and a student exploring a major switch are evidently on different paths in life; however, they share two things in common: passions and goals. Those strewn across campus, tucked away in quiet corners with their noses in a book or laptop all have vibrant aspirations, possibilities that cause their eyes to gleam as they speak of them. With that in mind, the MainSheet took a walk around the new science building to give you an inside look at six of these students’ educational and career goals-- at 4C’s and beyond.
Chantel Jones is a biology major here at the college. She commutes to her classes from New Bedford. Once she graduates with an associate degree, she plans to transfer to UMass Dartmouth to pursue a bachelor’s in either health sciences or biology. “I’m leaning more towards health sciences,” Jones says. “My ultimate goal is to become a doctor.” As a way to get her foot in the door of the medical field, as well as a way to test the waters, she is thinking of applying to a physician assistant program before jumping headfirst into medical school. As soon as Jones became a student at 4C’s, her passion for healthcare steadily increased. “In high school, I became interested in child development, which made me start thinking about becoming a pediatrician,” Jones says. She also enjoys the idea of keeping her options open with the help of a health sciences or biology degree.
Chantel Jones (Caitlin Grosso)
Justin Gullage is a plant and soil sciences major at UMass Amherst. He’s here at 4C’s to take biology courses to finish up his bachelor’s degree. “I currently work at the Cranberry Station in Wareham,” Gullage says. Part of the UMass Amherst campus, the Cranberry Station is an outreach/research center that strives to maintain the economic viability of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts. It also works to protect the environment. “I plan to continue working there once I finish my degree,” Gullage says. In his free time, Gullage does mixed martial arts and plays video games.
Justin Gullage (Caitlin Grosso)
Mya Kapuscinski is a dual enrollment student. Once she graduates from high school, she intends to pursue an associate degree here at 4C’s. “I hope to major in animation or art,” Kapuscinski says. “I was originally thinking of transferring to MassArt or another Mass school when the time comes to finish off my degree, but I’m now looking into other options, like out-of-state or out-of-country schools. Depending on my path, I might just go straight into work.” Kapuscinski dreams of working in an animation studio as an animator. She has also been taking a 3-D modeling and design course as an alternate plan, which would help her blend art and engineering together. “When I became invested in becoming an animator, I felt more at home with myself. I’m chasing my passion and I have a backup plan,” she says. Aside from art, Kapuscinski enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends, skateboarding, and podcasting.
Mya Kapuscinski (Caitlin Grosso)
Lillianne Frye is a nursing student. She plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree once she graduates from 4C’s. “I like being hands-on,” Frye says. “I want to be directly involved in procedures as opposed to being an overseer or educator,” she says. “I haven’t decided whether I want to specialize in pediatrics, maternity, or neo-natal intensive care yet, but I will once I get my bachelor’s.” When Frye isn’t studying, she enjoys listening to music, being active, and learning about human anatomy, which continues to fuel her interest in the medical field.
Jenna Langlois is also majoring in nursing. “I’m definitely going for a bachelor’s, 100 percent,” she says, regarding her educational goals. “That’s it so far, but we’ll see what happens in the future.” Langlois only has a couple more years left in her education to become a nurse practitioner. She plans to specialize in either cardiac care or emergency-room care. “I love helping people,” Langlois says. “And I love learning about nursing; it’s a privilege to know all of this information.” She likes to golf and hang out with friends in her spare time.
Logan Hall is a nursing student, too. “I originally didn’t think I was going to make it this far,” Hall says. “But once I graduate from 4C’s, I will probably go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree at UMass or a school out of the state.” His ultimate career goal is to become a CRNA, which is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. “It’s always been really neat to me,” Hall says. “In nursing school, we got an operating room experience and during that time I was always beside the anesthesiologist.” He enjoys the process of everyone working together in the OR. When Hall isn’t in classes or studying, he likes to read, listen to music, and hang out with his friends.
Nursing students from left, Jenna Langlois, Lillianne Frye, and Logan Hall (Caitlin Grosso)
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