“Dear Student,” smiles Sampson Community College graduate and current nursing instructor Sabrina Pope, “reflect upon the words of Nelson Mandela throughout your journey: education is a powerful weapon that you use to change the world. Additionally, resolve to make a lasting, positive impact wherever you go.”

As Sampson Community College celebrates its 50^th Anniversary in 2017, 50 individuals’ stories will be featured throughout the year; sharing their story of how SCC has positively impacted their life throughout their educational journey. Sabrina Pope is our first 50^th Anniversary highlight as she began her journey at SCC as a student, graduated from the nursing program and now a SCC nursing instructor.

“Sampson Community College has impacted my life in so many ways” smiles Pope, “from helping me to believe in myself to assisting me in reaching the goals I set for my life and career. A journey that began as a student, to a Licensed Practical Nurse and now to a Master prepared nurse, fulfilling my dream job at Sampson Community College.”

“My first memory of Sampson Community College dates to January, 2003, when I applied to the nursing program” reflects Pope. “Upon receiving my acceptance letter to the LPN program in July, I became full of joy in knowing that I would be closer to reaching my dream of being a nurse. From there, my journey began.” Pope continues, “throughout my journey as a student, the connection with the faculty, especially the nursing faculty was great. I received the nurturing support and encouragement that I needed to obtain my professional and personal goals. Now I am back here at SCC living my dream as I’m returning to nursing students what was given to me, a life changing education.”

“In the next 50 years, I envision SCC not only providing new opportunities for students and expanding program selection but I also envision SCC continuing to enhance the lives of students as they obtain their college education.”

Again, congratulations Sabrina on being the first 50^th Anniversary highlight and thank you for sharing your story. For more information about Sampson Community College, visit http://www.sampsoncc.edu or call 910-592-8081, Sampson Community College, “Begin Here, Go Anywhere”.