{"id":48242,"date":"2024-05-13T19:19:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=48242"},"modified":"2024-05-14T20:52:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:52:17","slug":"feeling-like-an-essential-part-of-a-large-family-acc-spring-2024-graduate-shelia-shares-more-on-her-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2024\/05\/13\/feeling-like-an-essential-part-of-a-large-family-acc-spring-2024-graduate-shelia-shares-more-on-her-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cFeeling like an essential part of a large family\u201d | ACC Spring 2024 Graduate Shelia shares more on her journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony<\/a>. This commencement ceremony marks the college\u2019s official 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, May 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of those students is Shelia Jones. Shelia a mother who began at ACC in fall 2020 and will earn her Real Estate degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hear more about her journey at ACC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shelia\u2019s Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a 33-year-old African-American neurodivergent mom of one daughter, Luna Rae, who was able to begin pursuing my degree during the pandemic. I am originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and I moved to Austin to continue my education and raise my daughter in a safer city. I pursued the Associate of Science in Real Estate because I am working toward a career in Commercial Appraisal. I have completed the training courses necessary for the State of Texas to be considered an Appraisal Trainee, and looking forward to transferring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tell me about your time at ACC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very rewarding; lots of opportunities to stay connected to instructors, peers, and campus happenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why was ACC the right choice for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asynchronous classes were ideal while raising a young child and really support student health and wellness in addition to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it feel to be graduating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rewarding. I’m glad my 5-year-old daughter will witness it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was your favorite part of ACC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling like an essential part of a large family. There is so much support from students and teachers alike. It’s inspiring to be in a place where everyone means business, yet in the most casual and inviting way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any faculty or staff you want to recognize supporting you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocate Amber Huffman, Professor Kyle Smith, Professor Kristopher Marcus, Professor Scott Goyette, Professor Stacia Ashmore, Staff Member Jason Brown, Professor Louisa Spaventa, Professor Job Hammond, and Professor James Haecker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is next for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bachelor’s degree in the University of Texas-Austin’s Urban Studies program, if they’ll have me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would you tell someone considering applying for college?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why you may think you shouldn’t or couldn’t, but do it anyway. Do it scared. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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