Student Spotlights | Sandhills Community College

Stories of Learning, Growth, and Belonging
Meet the students of Sandhills Community College and read their inspiring stories
of learning, growth, and belonging. From first-generation college students to future
healthcare professionals, our students reflect the heart of Sandhills — where everyone
can learn, engage, and belong.
After her federal position in women’s public health was eliminated, Helenka Ostrum
enrolled in Sandhills Community College’s EMT Basic course — combining her public
health background with hands-on emergency medical training.
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