Dear Students,
As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate with you directly. We understand that your academic journey can be challenging, but please know that we are here to support you every step of the way.
We want to remind you that your success is our top priority. We are here to provide you with guidance, resources, and support to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with time management, study skills, or navigating the university, we are here to help.
It is important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. For this reason we have created this entry to provide you with a direct message and to be able to contact us more directly. We hope you enjoy.
Student Success Coaches
Welcome to December… a month of endings, celebrations, and new beginnings.
- December 5, 2025
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To Those Approaching Finals:
As you enter the final stretch of this semester, remember, you’ve come too far to let discouragement derail you now. Trust yourself. Trust the knowledge you’ve gained. Trust the hours you’ve invested in learning and growing. You are more prepared than you think. Finish strong. Notice I didn’t say “perfectly”, but authentically and with the confidence that you’ve done the work.
Celebrating December Graduates:
To those crossing the finish line this month… congratulations! Whether you’ve completed a degree, earned a certification, or finished a specialized program, FocusQuest celebrates this tremendous accomplishment with you. You’ve reached the end of this chapter, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to witness your success. This moment belongs to you. Celebrate it fully.
For Continuous Learners:
If you’re enrolled in programs without traditional semester breaks – those of you progressing through certifications, skills training, or year-round coursework – we see you too. Your journey doesn’t pause for December, and that’s okay. Keep your eyes on the destination, but don’t forget to appreciate where you are right now. Every module completed, every skill mastered, every challenge overcome is progress worth acknowledging.
Maya Angelou once said, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” The journey itself, with all its struggles and victories, is where transformation happens. Don’t rush past it.
As the Year Closes:
Happy holidays to all who are celebrating! As 2025 comes to a close, take time to reflect on this year’s journey. Celebrate your successes: the A’s earned, the concepts mastered, the obstacles overcome. But also honor what some might call “failures” or “setbacks.” Those moments taught you resilience, revealed your strength, and redirected you toward better paths. Viewed through the right lens, they’re successes too.
You’ve grown more than you realize. We’re proud to be part of your journey and excited to see what 2026 holds for you.
Here’s to finishing strong and starting fresh.
Dr. Ndala Booker
Chief Student Success Officer
FocusQuest, LLC
