The warning bell of the first day of seventh grade at Martin Magnet Middle School rang. I had only five minutes to control my “new school” nerves and introduce myself to Mrs. West, my first period Biology teacher. I figured I had to do so sooner or later and hesitantly said, “Hi, my name is Keerthana,” but before I could even finish, Mrs. West exclaimed, “Oh, I know who you are! Come on in!” I went into the classroom anxiously,...

East Carolina University (ECU) was just a fleeting thought in my mind when I submitted the initial application, but upon applying to and being accepted by the Honors College, and being selected to interview for EC Scholars merit scholarship program and Early Assurance program in Audiology, it slowly climbed up my list. On Selection...

Passionate, Driven,...

She’s the First*{East Carolina} is the East Carolina University chapter of She’s the First (STF), a non-profit organization that sponsors girls’ education in low-income countries. This newly founded organization gives girls the chance to become the first in their families to graduate from secondary school. To fulfill this mission, STF mobilizes supporters to fund scholarships and provides a clearer understanding on complex global issues related to poverty. Harnessing technology and social media, STF is committed to connecting sponsors and scholars around the world in innovative, mutually beneficial ways to foster mentorship, philanthropy, equality, and leadership. Ultimately, their...

I came into college pre-med, as I had always wanted to be a pediatrician, but with my acceptance into the Early Assurance Program for...

o ECU was definitely not on the top of my college list in the beginning, but my final decision was between UNC-Chapel Hill and ECU Honors. The first time I came on campus was for Selection Sunday, to interview for EC Scholars and Early Assurance Program in Audiology, and I fell in love. More so...