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At SSC, Washburn has majored in Psychology. She is set to graduate in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest challenges Washburn faced while attending the College was managing work, alongside taking courses part-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne of the hardest things has been experiencing burnout because I am part-time, so I\u2019ve been here longer than most students,\u201d Washburn said. \u201cI have to remind myself about the reasons I chose to pursue a college degree and keep track of the progress I have made on my degree plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Washburn credits several of her instructors for helping her overcome burnout and achieve her goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have formed so many great relationships with so many instructors on campus. I can honestly say I have yet to have an instructor I haven\u2019t liked. A few standouts are Jeffrey Christiansen, Crystal Knowles, Jarrod Tollett, and Jason Cook because they all have undeniable passion for their subject matter, and their students,\u201d Washburn said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She has severed as an officer in Phi Theta Kappa for three semesters, a national honor society that recognizes academic achievement at community colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt has been such a rewarding group to be in and I would recommend it without hesitation. It has helped me grow as a person, make relationships with many people around campus, both students and faculty, and makes me feel like I belong on campus,\u201d Washburn said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Washburn said that SSC was an ideal place to start her pursuit of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou can tell that the staff is close-knit, and everyone I have interacted with has obvious investment in the students. They are always willing to answer questions, help wherever needed, and genuinely want to see their students succeed, in college and in life. I can\u2019t imagine any other college is more caring than Seminole State,\u201d Washburn said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Washburn, higher education has also proven to be a route for self-discovery and self-improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re investing in yourself and working to become a better version of yourself through education, experience, and relationships. Every class has something far greater to teach you than only the subject at hand,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Seminole State College sophomore Taryn Washburn, of Shawnee, was recently named the Outstanding Social Sciences student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College\u2019s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading SSC Recognizes Outstanding Social Sciences Student<\/span>