Alumni Spotlight: 艾丽西亚福西特
2020年6月18日
艾丽西亚福西特 ’11 describes earning her associate degree at 西北Vista 大学 as the confidence booster needed to help her find hope and excitement in the future.
“I never imagined being someone capable of having a Master’s degree,” she said. “My associate degree gave me a strong foundation to build on as I furthered my education.”
Alicia worked full-time for USAA while attending Vista, and later the University of Texas at 圣安东尼奥, where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communication.
With the support of her employer, she recalls the flexibility in classes at NVC as being unparalleled in helping her succeed and graduate.
“I was primarily an online, 晚上, and weekend student working full time in the call center at USAA,她回忆道。.
From her own life experiences, Alicia is now committed to helping others through community support programs, mentorship activities, and advocating for higher education.
Her shared words of advice for current and future NVC students, “Be resilient. 坚持下去. The dialogue you have with peers, the professors you learn from, and the knowledge you gain will help you hone your craft and make an impact in the world. It will be tough sometimes and you may not feel sure that it will be worth it, but it absolutely will be a game-changer.”
Alicia has worked at USAA in 圣安东尼奥 for 13 years. She is married and enjoys spending time hiking, 皮划艇, and volunteering with organizations such as Dress for Success and the VA Fisher House.