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For many students, college can be overwhelming. Between late-night study sessions and early morning classes, students rely on developing study habits, maintaining healthy relationships, and taking advantage of campus resources. But what about students who double major?

Ethan Quirk is heading into his third year at the college, pursuing Creative Writing and Computer Science. 鈥淚 was drawn to the programs by my fascination with computers and the urge to tell stories.鈥�

鈥淥n my educational journey, I did have to overcome some obstacles by working harder and focusing on myself,鈥� shared Ethan. 鈥淩VC has helped me to pursue/complete my goals by giving me the materials to succeed and help if I feel overwhelmed.鈥�

Ethan added, 鈥淲hat I like most about RVC is the number of spaces to relax and the people who are available to help students.鈥�

Professor Jim Conley is one of the people Ethan attributes to helping him along his educational journey. 鈥淒uring my computer classes with Professor Conley,鈥� shared Ethan, 鈥渉e provided me with tips to help me succeed.鈥�

鈥淚 had Ethan for a few classes last Spring,鈥� added Professor Conley. 鈥淓than was a very diligent, serious student. He was extremely polite and very respectful. Ethan was one of the few who always came to the classroom to study. During our chats, I gave him a few tips on how to best prepare for exams.鈥�

Ethan鈥檚 experience in his English classes was similar. Dr. Sarah Etlinger shared, 鈥淓than is a wonderful student. I鈥檝e had him in several classes, and I鈥檝e known him for a while. Ethan is always willing to listen to others, even when they have different ideas than he does.鈥�

And his attitude is a large part of what sets him up for success in his educational career. 鈥淓than is dedicated to his interests and studies and takes them very seriously,鈥� added Dr. Etlinger, 鈥淗e is also curious and intellectual in a very mature way.鈥�

In addition to his professors, Ethan鈥檚 support system includes Dr. Martin Quirk. Dr. Quirk is also a professor, but he is better known to Ethan as his father. 鈥淚 chose to attend Rock Valley College because my father is a professor at the college, and I thought it would be nice to join him,鈥� shared Ethan.

Ethan鈥檚 positive attitude, focus, and determination are ultimately what set him up for success. After RVC, Ethan plans to attend Northern Illinois University to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree, double majoring in English and Computer Science. He hopes to land a job with CCNA or begin his journey of writing successful novels.

鈥淔or other individuals who are considering RVC, my best advice is to take advantage of the various services at the college, make sure to turn in homework on time, and don鈥檛 be afraid to ask questions,鈥� Ethan said. 鈥淎nd be sure to make some friends at the college.鈥�

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