FSU Panama City Applied Science students who demonstrate our tradition of strength, skills and character. These articles reflect how our students engage on and off campus and promote excellence in education.

Brittany Thomas, Law Enforcement Intelligence (distance learning) graduate student

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU as a distance learning student?

I was born in San Diego county and grew up all throughout Southern California. A great friend of mine highly recommended Florida State University after she got her bachelor’s here, and we are working through the same Master’s program simultaneously.

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Alexis Barnes, Law Enforcement Intelligence undergraduate student

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU Panama City? 

I’m originally from Birmingham, Alabama but I’ve lived in Northwest Florida for over 10 years now. After earning the full 100% of the Bright Futures Scholarship in high school, I knew that attending a Florida college was my smartest option. But I specifically chose FSU due to the practicality of the degree programs here; I felt that my time would be best spent in classes that benefited my goals which is exactly what I’ve found in my education at FSU.

Graduate student chooses FSU PC nurse anesthesia doctoral program

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Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU Panama City?

I live in Tifton, Georgia. The faculty of the Florida State anesthesia program has a reputation of truly caring about their students and being committed to the success of their students in the classroom, the OR, and beyond.

What inspired you to choose your degree program?

5th Generation Floridian pursues graduate degree in law enforcement intelligence

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU?

I’m a fifth-generation Floridian from Fort Myers, Florida. My grandfather was one of the first in my family to go to college and graduated from Florida State, so my family’s always been a big fan of the Seminoles. FSU has some of the best programs, professors, and degree paths in the state, so it was a no brainer for me to choose Florida State. The Army ROTC program and the Law Enforcement Intelligence online master’s degree were particularly interesting to me, and not available at other institutions. 

Doug Williams, ‘23, Corporate and Public Communication graduate student

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU Panama City?

I was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida, and I graduated from Eckerd
College in St. Petersburg Florida. The academic achievements and prestige of Florida State University inspired me greatly to come here. Also, my dad is an FSU alum which influenced me as well.

What inspired you to choose your degree program?

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Tova Plumer, transferred to FSU Panama City for the CSI undergraduate and UCSI certificate programs

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU Panama City? 

I was born and raised in Kansas. I chose to transfer from KSU to FSU when I discovered the Underwater Crime Scene Investigation undergraduate certificate program. 

What inspired you to choose your degree program? 

Nathaniel Lister, undergraduate student in the CSI program and certificate in the Underwater Crime Scene Investigation

Where are you from? Why did you choose to attend FSU Panama City?

I am from Panama City, Florida, and I chose to attend FSU because I wanted to attend a school with a wide range of options when deciding what to study for my education.