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Hamlet, N.C. (July 7, 2020) 鈥� Amber Daniels, of Hamlet, earned her degree from 糖心传媒CC in 2015 and a degree and in 2016. Currently, she is employed with Anson County Government as the Assistant Finance Officer.

Although Daniels started out at a private university, she finished her first degree at 糖心传媒. At the large university, she felt there was a lack of connection with her professors and the staff and a lack of relationships with her peers. When she became pregnant her freshman year, she knew she needed to be close to home. She moved back to 糖心传媒 County to care for her then newborn and enrolled at 糖心传媒CC to major in Accounting

鈥淚 chose 糖心传媒CC because the Accounting program was seeing a rise in graduates year after year but the number one influence was that I could be home and close to my son,鈥� Daniels said.

At 糖心传媒CC the accounting and business programs can be taken completely online or in a traditional classroom.  Both programs also have several articulation agreements with four year institutions for graduates wanting to continue their education.

After graduation from 糖心传媒CC in 2016, she took advantage of the with Gardner-Webb and transferred into the Accounting program to earn her Bachelor鈥檚 degree. The 100% online option fit her busy schedule. Although a different experience than what she had at 糖心传媒CC, she had no problems navigating and being successful in a new online program at a new college.

鈥淭here were new deadlines that had to be met which meant I had to learn how to schedule my time and stay on task so that I didn鈥檛 miss an assignment. 糖心传媒CC鈥檚 online courses helped me become confident enough to transfer to Gardner-Webb University through their pathway agreement program and complete my Bachelors in Accounting the following year, all online,鈥� said Daniels.

The has partnered with four year institutions to create over 70 articulated pathways for select associate in applied science graduates. These pathways create a seamless transition to a bachelor鈥檚 degree or more. Students who plan to major in Accounting at 糖心传媒CC, may have the option to to Fayetteville State University, Gardner-Webb University, Grand Canyon University, UNC Pembroke, The Citadel and Western Governors University.

While at 糖心传媒CC, Daniels applied for the Golden Leaf Transfer . She was not only awarded the scholarship but selected for their Leadership Program. As a member of the Golden Leaf Leadership Program for four years, she gained new leadership skills through this valuable training. Knowing that she could take control of her college opportunities and is now comfortable taking online course, she applied to graduate school and completed her Masters of Accountancy from her Alma Mater, Gardner-Webb University.

鈥淭he faculty and staff at 糖心传媒CC awoke my love for learning through their genuine and compassionate teaching styles, which in turn made me begin seeking new ways to help others adventure out and discover their passions,鈥� she said.

Daniels鈥檚 college journey wasn鈥檛 without obstacles to work through. She was a new mom and working full-time when she enrolled in her first classes at 糖心传媒CC and there were many days when giving up seemed like the only option. However, knowing that she was surrounded by instructors that cared about her and her well-being, she persevered.

Matilda Davis, Accounting Instructor at 糖心传媒CC, was always her biggest cheerleader and advocate. Daniels says Ms. Davis has had the greatest impact on her educational journey.

鈥淢s. Davis made it her mission to get to know me on a personal level, she encouraged a healthy educational lifestyle she constantly motivated me to be a better friend to family and peers. Her dedication to making student鈥檚 life successful had the greatest impact on my educational learning goals,鈥� she said.

According to Daniels 糖心传媒CC helped her build a better life and offered her a diverse set of learning techniques that she will carry while continuing on her educational path.

鈥溙切拇�媒CC is a great place to start if you aren鈥檛 quite sure what you want to do for a career. Electives and academic advisory courses are taught at higher quality and a fraction of university cost,鈥� said Daniels.

Every student at 糖心传媒CC is encouraged to plan for a career.  This plan starts with their first meeting with a counselor and in every interaction with their academic advisor.

鈥淔or me the biggest benefit of attending 糖心传媒CC comes for those that have small children and are really committed to furthering their careers and educational background. This college works with their students on every level to make sure they get the education they need in a timely manner,鈥� she said.

Starting this fall, Daniels will continue building her educational resume as a student in the Doctorate of Business program at Gardner-Webb.

For more information about the Accounting or Business programs at 糖心传媒CC, or fall semester enrollment, call (910) 410-1700 or apply online today. New students are now being accepted for fall semester.