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PSC Admissions Specialist and Student Ambassador Elisabeth Stowers will graduate in May with a B.A.S. in business management.
Business major Elisabeth Stowers has found that getting involved on campus can lead to great college memories, lasting friendships and even full-time employment. The full-time student also works full-time as an admissions specialist at Pensacola State College and serves in the PSC Student Ambassador program.
Stowers first enrolled as a student at PSC after graduating from Central High School in 2023. She will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in business management with a concentration in organizational administration.
After graduation, Stowers plans to continue in her job at the college while pursuing a master’s degree in strategic communication and leadership from the University of West Florida.
“I was inspired to work at PSC because I loved my time as a student ambassador,” she said.
Having been involved in student activities in high school, Stowers saw the PSC Student Ambassador program as a way to get connected and be involved on campus while in college.
“What I enjoy most about this role is the opportunity to meet new people and experience new things. I especially value the friendships that I have built with other ambassadors,” she said. “I enjoy being involved in community events such as College Night at the Ice Flyers game and the Pensacola Christmas Parade. I also like how engaged we are in on-campus events, like basketball games and new student orientations.
“One of my favorite parts of being an ambassador is giving campus tours and helping new students feel welcomed at the school that I love so much.”
Stowers says she chose to start her college career at PSC because she enjoyed the campus atmosphere and learning environment as a dual enrollment student during her senior year at Central High School and wanted to stay close to home. She has resided in Allentown, north of Milton in Santa Rosa County, all her life.
“Attending a smaller high school gave me a greater opportunity to build strong relationships with both my classmates and teachers. Central is a PreK-12 school, so I was in the same classes with many of the same people year after year,” she said. “My teachers were able to watch me grow
up, which made the environment feel like a second family.”
She has found a similar sense of family and community at PSC, saying that the smaller classes make it easier for students to get to know their professors and classmates.
“Most of my professors know me by name, and I have never felt like just a number on paper at PSC,” she said. “I also enjoy the activities the college hosts for students, like Pirate Fest and the staff vs. student basketball game, which help bring the campus community together.”
While she finds herself at home on campus, PSC has allowed Stowers to broaden her horizons.
“PSC has impacted me by giving me the opportunity to earn a degree, build lifelong friendships, and gain valuable job skills,” she said. “One of my most memorable experiences at PSC was attending an SGA leadership conference in Madison. It was a great bonding experience for the other officers and me, and it was incredible to connect with other SGA officers from colleges across the state.”
She has also found meaningful support and encouragement at PSC from the faculty and staff, notably from Student Services Executive Assistant Cyndi Fairfield, who serves as the Student Ambassador program coordinator.
“Mrs. Cyndi has been an amazing mentor and has made a big impact on my life. She is always willing to listen and offer guidance. She encourages me to be the best version of myself and to pursue my dreams,” said Stowers.
The feeling of respect and appreciation is mutual.
“Elisabeth is one of the best ambassadors we’ve ever had. She’s helpful, kind and always willing to step up. She has been a great asset to the team, and we’re all so proud of her,” said Fairfield.
When asked how she manages her full-time studies, full-time job and student ambassador duties, Stowers says she prioritizes organization and time management.
“I keep all my assignment deadlines and event dates in a calendar on my phone, which gives me daily updates and helps me stay on track each week,” she said. “I also make sure to take breaks and set aside time for myself, so I do not get overwhelmed.”
Her advice for other students is to get involved on campus, stay organized, plan ahead, and remember to make time to recharge.