We asked a few select May 2020 graduates to offer insights and advice on their time in the Edwards College.
With multiple majors, minors, and certificates, Billie Rogers has made the most of her learning experience at CCU. The degree bestowed on her this week includes a major in Anthropology and Geography, minors in Human Environment Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and certificates in Sustainability and Applied Archaeology. Rogers is researching graduate school programs and also has travel on her mind – perhaps a national parks road trip — for immediate post-graduation plans.
Rogers, a native of Rangeley, Maine, expressed gratitude and admiration for a range of professors during her time at CCU.
“I have been blessed with so many amazing professors in the Department of Anthropology and Geography, I can’t pick a favorite because they are all so incredible and have supported me and helped me out so much during my time at Coastal,” said Rogers. “However, I have to give a shout-out to Dr. Carolyn Dillian because I have been doing research with her since my freshman year, and I’m eternally grateful for her mentorship.”
Rogers also offered a bit of advice for getting the most out of one’s CCU experience.
“Take advantage of every single opportunity you can,” said Rogers. “I have had so many wonderful opportunities since my freshman year, such as a short-term study abroad trip to Trinidad, being part of a research fellowship, attending and presenting at multiple conferences, being a Resident Adviser, and being the president of a student organization on campus. These things have completely shaped me into who I am, and had I been too scared or nervous to not take advantage of these opportunities that came my way, my time at CCU would have been much different.”
