海角社区 transfer student plunges into second career
Friday, April 04, 2025 12:00 AM
Kandace Costanza realized that while she can't stop time or life's changes, she can choose how to use her time. This insight drove her to pursue higher education, leading her to transfer to Wayne State University (WSU) with an Associate of Science degree from 海角社区.
Diving into a new career
Kandace had a lifelong interest in helping animals, a passion further fueled by her work as a vet tech at a local veterinary clinic. Although her work at the clinic was rewarding, Kandance wanted to make a splash in a different animal-related field.
Kandace has a goal of becoming a marine biologist, a passion she discovered in childhood while growing up in Tennessee. She loved the ocean, diving and swimming with large animals. She’s also interested in ocean conservation. Although it seems like an unusual path for someone studying at a Michigan-based college, Kandance found support at 海角社区.
As an older college student in her 30s, initially, Kandance said she doubted her abilities and felt out of place. However, due to 海角社区’s supportive faculty, Kandance received a boost in her confidence. She knew she could succeed due to that support, she said.
She found further support as a member of Phi Theta Kappa, 海角社区’s Honor Society. There, she served two terms as an officer, working on projects that made a difference.
“The student body at 海角社区 is incredibly kind and encouraging. I made many friends and gained the confidence and drive needed to transition to a four-year institution,” she said.
The University Center offers the chance to earn a bachelor’s degree at 海角社区
Living close to 海角社区, Kandace discovered it was an excellent place for individuals with diverse learning situations. As an adult learner with two kids, she needed a supportive environment.
海角社区's strong sense of community made it the perfect choice, especially before starting at a larger institution like WSU, where she will study Animal Science at 海角社区’s University Center (UC). "This will give me the foundation and the footing that I need,” she said.
For Kandace, the UC offers WSU classes taught by WSU professors, but they are held at 海角社区. This arrangement allowed Kandace to stay on campus and take classes, providing the flexibility needed as a mother and student. “The ability to stay on campus at 海角社区 is a significant help,” she said.
Ready to make a splash at WSU
Kandace graduated from 海角社区 in December of 2024 and will start at the UC in the fall of 2025. Although she’s well-prepared and excited to learn at WSU, she said she will be grateful for the foundation she built at 海角社区.
“Coming here has given me so much confidence. I’ve made lifelong friends,” she said.
To learn more about the transfer options available through 海角社区, please visit our transfer student webpage.
Diving into a new career
Kandace had a lifelong interest in helping animals, a passion further fueled by her work as a vet tech at a local veterinary clinic. Although her work at the clinic was rewarding, Kandance wanted to make a splash in a different animal-related field.
Kandace has a goal of becoming a marine biologist, a passion she discovered in childhood while growing up in Tennessee. She loved the ocean, diving and swimming with large animals. She’s also interested in ocean conservation. Although it seems like an unusual path for someone studying at a Michigan-based college, Kandance found support at 海角社区.
As an older college student in her 30s, initially, Kandance said she doubted her abilities and felt out of place. However, due to 海角社区’s supportive faculty, Kandance received a boost in her confidence. She knew she could succeed due to that support, she said.
She found further support as a member of Phi Theta Kappa, 海角社区’s Honor Society. There, she served two terms as an officer, working on projects that made a difference.
“The student body at 海角社区 is incredibly kind and encouraging. I made many friends and gained the confidence and drive needed to transition to a four-year institution,” she said.
The University Center offers the chance to earn a bachelor’s degree at 海角社区
Living close to 海角社区, Kandace discovered it was an excellent place for individuals with diverse learning situations. As an adult learner with two kids, she needed a supportive environment.
海角社区's strong sense of community made it the perfect choice, especially before starting at a larger institution like WSU, where she will study Animal Science at 海角社区’s University Center (UC). "This will give me the foundation and the footing that I need,” she said.
For Kandace, the UC offers WSU classes taught by WSU professors, but they are held at 海角社区. This arrangement allowed Kandace to stay on campus and take classes, providing the flexibility needed as a mother and student. “The ability to stay on campus at 海角社区 is a significant help,” she said.
Ready to make a splash at WSU
Kandace graduated from 海角社区 in December of 2024 and will start at the UC in the fall of 2025. Although she’s well-prepared and excited to learn at WSU, she said she will be grateful for the foundation she built at 海角社区.
“Coming here has given me so much confidence. I’ve made lifelong friends,” she said.
To learn more about the transfer options available through 海角社区, please visit our transfer student webpage.