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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Clarice Gordy Regarding my education and life in general, “I
can do it”! The foundation of this quote began as a
School of Health & Natural Sciences child with my family. Now as an adult, I utilize that
quote plus the scripture “I can do all things through
Clarice Gordy of Savan- Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) which I
nah is a senior majoring in am often reminded by my Pastor Dr. Bobby Carswell
occupational therapy. throughout my daily challenges.
What’s a school-related accomplishment that you’re
What made you choose really proud of?
Middle Georgia State Uni-
versity? In the spring of 2019, I was recognized by MGA’s
Office of Experiential Learning with the Outstanding
I chose Middle Georgia Contributions in Community Engagement award! The
State University (MGA) as award caught me by surprise and I was speechless!
my college choice because Giving back to the community has always been a pas-
the institution offered Oc- sion for me and to receive such a high acknowledge-
cupational Therapy Assis- ment from my school was a sweet, humbling experi-
tant as a major and the ence.
campus reminded me of my When you were little, what book did you love?
first love, Savannah State University (SSU). MGA was
an inexpensive, beautiful place of higher learning with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
a diverse student population close to home. Who is your role model in life?

If you could major in anything and be guaranteed a My mother, Stacey. I love her.
steady job after college, what would you pick? Why? What is your favorite day of the year?

I would choose Occupational Therapy Assistant, December 25th (Christmas).
of course! May 9, 2019 was my graduation date and I If you could instantly learn another language with-
have already been offered a job at one of the top 10 out studying it, which one would you pick?
percent inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) in the
nation! It was a lot of work and determination to get Spanish.
to this point but it was all worth it. What is your motto?

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been Stay positive and stay encouraged.
given about your education?

Jake Weatherford I previously had a bad experience before coming to
MGA and finding teachers who truly care about their
School of Health & Natural Sciences students surprised me. I am glad I made the decision
to attend this university.
Jacob Weatherford of What’s a school-related accomplishment that you’re
Thomaston is a senior ma- really proud of?
joring in respiratory thera-
py. Getting an externship at Emory University Hospi-
tal.
What is the best piece of What’s the best piece of advice you would give to a
advice you’ve ever been new MGA freshman?
given about your educa-
tion? Focus on your schoolwork, but make sure to find
time to enjoy yourself and cut loose.
The best piece of advice What’s your favorite planet in our solar system?
about my education that
I was given is that it is not Earth.
a race. Pace yourself and What is your favorite day of the year?
push through because ev-
eryone struggles, but pushing past those struggles The Fourth of July.
and graduating make it worth it. If you could instantly learn another language with-
out studying it, which one would you pick?
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when
you grew up? Spanish.
What fictional character would you like to meet?
An astronaut.
Batman.
What’s one thing that surprised you when you first What is your motto?
came to MGA?
Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moder-
How helpful the teachers are with their students. ation is for cowards.

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