Lauren Levesque
Name: Lauren Levesque
Hometown: North Kingston, R.I.
Year in School: Junior
Major: Special Education
While in high school, Lauren Levesque started working with special education students. It didn’t take long for her to realize how rewarding the opportunity was. Lauren knew that making an impact on this very important sector of society could translate into a fulfilling career. With a field of study now identified, she started researching schools. A certain university with an excellent education program in a perfect location ended up catching Lauren’s eye.
Making the long move from North Kingstown, R.I., to Conway, Lauren started to put her plan in motion. Aside from enrolling in the special education program, she extended herself in other ways that would help her reach her goal after graduating. For example, she became involved with the Chanticleer Center for Literacy Education, a publicly funded outreach resource to support students who need additional literacy instruction. She also started to volunteer at the Barnabas Horse Foundation, an equine-assisted therapy farm that serves many different groups, including those with special needs.
Although Lauren is actively preparing herself to land a special education job soon after graduating, she also finds time to engage in activities not directly tied to her desired career field. She is involved in Colleges Against Cancer and proudly states that her favorite moment at CCU was this past spring when the 2017 Relay for Life campaign netted over $100,000 in donations. With everything on her plate, she also holds a job, working at the Gap Outlet in Myrtle Beach.
A believer in treating others the way you would want to be treated, Lauren stresses that it is important to “spread the kindness.” As is clearly evident from her work with special education students and her time with Colleges Against Cancer, Lauren isn’t just providing lip service. We hope this selfless and motivated student enjoys the remainder of her time at Coastal.
Q&A with Lauren
How did you hear about Coastal?: A high school teacher told me he thought it would be the perfect fit for me, and it is!
Why did you come to Coastal?: The education program is very good and I liked the size of the school, as well as the location.
Favorite professor: Daniel Ferons
Favorite class: EDUC 310- my field experience class
Favorite aspect of Coastal?: The environment- everyone is so friendly and helpful, no matter if you know them or you don’t!
Favorite aspect of living in the Conway/Myrtle Beach area?: The palm trees!
Clubs/Intramurals/other extracurricular activities involved in?:
* Colleges Against Cancer - putting on CCU’s Relay for Life event.
* Chanticleer Center for Literacy Education - tutoring children in the community who need extra reading help.
* Barnabas Horse Foundation- a nonprofit equine assisted therapy farm.
Do you work anywhere currently (either on or off campus)?: Gap Outlet- Tanger Outlets 501
Plans after graduation?: Teach somewhere in the Myrtle Beach area.
What are your hobbies?: Playing with dogs and laying on the beach!
Do you have any hidden talents?: I have been riding horses since I was 8 years old
Bonus Info: I love the New England Patriots!!