Successful Prep: Student Highlights
Dawne Roberts
Successful Prep highlights our fellow CUNY EDGE students who are excelling in both their academics and personal ambitions. This month, the spotlight is on CUNY EDGE graduate Dawne Roberts.
Dawne received her bachelor's degree in psychology this year, but she has no plans of stopping there. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Biblical literature. "Although this is not exactly related to my field of study, I believe my choice of study does deal with some of the same aspects of psychology, but on a spiritual level."
CUNY EDGE has supported Dawne since she began her academic journey at Brooklyn College in 2013. Upon receiving her associate's degree in early childhood education from Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY), she entered the CUNY EDGE program at Brooklyn College while it was still widely known as the COPE program. The experience has been nothing short of positive and fulfilling for the multifaceted scholar and mother of two.
In regards to balancing parenthood and academic obligations simultaneously, she leaves this piece of advice for student-parents: "It's truly a challenge balancing school and caring for your child; however, it is possible. My motto is, 'be responsible.' Don't let your responsibilities pile up. When you have to get things done, then do them. It's that simple."
Thank you, Dawne, for being a part of the CUNY EDGE team, and we wish you immense success in all of your future academic and professional endeavors.
