East Windsor Student Speaks at MCCC Commencement

Mercer County Community College student speaker Marissa Segal, of East Windsor, encouraged fellow MCCC graduates to learn from their experiences during commencement ceremonies May 26.

“With every experience I have in life, I do my best to learn from it – good or bad – and I try to encourage all of my peers to do the same," she said. "You have done something extraordinary by reaching out to better not only yourselves, but the people who surround you as well.” 

Segal noted that Mercer was a great option for her since she was uncertain about her future direction when she graduated from in 2009. “Mercer allowed me to earn my degree while staying close to my family, who support me with every decision I make in life,” she said. “Faculty and staff members encourage student success by offering their personal time to make sure we prosper.”

A Dean’s List student, Segal graduated with an associate degree in liberal arts and will transfer to Westchester University in the fall and major in biology. Her goal is to be a physician’s assistant.

In addition to her focus on academics, Segal was a dedicated athlete. A defender on the women’s soccer team for two seasons, she served as captain during her sophomore year. “Being part of a successful team broadened my social options," she noted. "I met not only fellow students who were by my side, but also staff members who really gave every part of themselves to help students in need.” In February, at the Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day held at Seton Hall University.

“Mercer has put me in a place where I’m ready to move on. I blossomed here,” Segal concluded.

This article was supplied to Patch by Mercer County Community College.