Graduate Spotlight:
Ruby Thomas, Associate in Arts '18

"Like many working adults, obtaining my degree online took a lot of perseverance and late nights. I have learned that it takes dedication to stay on top of course work and sometimes long hours to ensure that assignments are submitted on time. However, the feeling of accomplishing this goal and checking it off my 'to do' list is priceless. I want to continue my educational journey in the study of psychology and fulfill a lifelong passion of helping others in the field of counseling with a specific focus in substance abuse and addiction. I thank my wonderful and supportive family; they believed in me when I didn't believe in myself." Thomas serves as the administrative lead for the InSight Telepsychiatry Access Center in southern N.J. (Photo: Catherine "Cie" Stroud).

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