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Jhelaine Palo ’23: Lifelong Mission of Helping Others
Whether it is working for Campus Ministry or conducting research on the effects of microplastics, Jhelaine Palo ‘23 centers her desire to help others in everything she does.
Jay Abraham ’23: Growth in a Journey
Soccer (or “football” in Scotland) was the vehicle Jay Abraham used to arrive at Georgian Court University, but academic principles are the fuel that powered him through the journey. “The Five Mercy Core Values are guides for how best conduct yourself not only at school but in life,” said Abraham who hails from the town of Dumfries in Scotland.
Amanda Ricci ’23: Breaking Stigma and Breaking Barriers
“No matter how hard things seem, continue to always persevere and push yourself,” said Amanda Ricci of Barnegat, N.J. Amanda’s passion for positive change is what led her to pursue a career that is focused on helping others – social work. She is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in social work from GCU.
Noemi Olavarria ’23: ESL Student plants the seed to create a legacy for her own children
Noemi Olavarria, of Bayonne, N.J., had a lot to juggle when she first started at GCU. As her journey comes to an end, she looks back at all the challenges she had to overcome to be where she is today.
Josselin Ruiz ’23: First-Generation Student Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
Josselin Ruiz of Lakewood, N.J., is a stellar example of following your dreams and never giving up. As a first-generation college student, Ruiz faced some struggles since no one in her family was able to offer advice or help her anticipate what college was going to be like. It was a challenge at first, but that didn’t stop her from showing up and exceeding the expectations of her professors at GCU.
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