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.

What inspired you to choose your degree program?

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.