Seun Bello-Olamosu 1997, University Transfer Associate in Arts Graduate
seun bello-olamosu moved to greenville from Nigeria in 1985 to live with her brother. taking his advice, she enrolled in PCC’s University transfer program and quickly made herself at home as vice president of the school’s student Ambassadors.
“the best thiNg AboUt AtteNDiNg PCC WAs DefiNitely the PeoPle,” she sAiD. “PCC is home AWAy fRom home foR me beCAUse i mADe so mANy lAstiNg RelAtioNshiPs.” courses in this program are transferable to a four-year institution, the program is not principally designed for university transfer. Our biotechnology program—one of only a few offered in North Carolina—provides students with a broad set of biotech skills they can use in nearly any laboratory setting, including pharmaceutical, testing/forensic, and medical research labs. The program’s goal is to produce graduates who have the background and skills needed to find employment as entry-level lab technicians. The English and Humanities Department extends its educational opportunities by offering course credit through sponsored trips abroad. In addition, the department collaborates with the Advertising and Graphic Design Department to sponsor a magazine showcasing student literary and design talent. Also, the department sponsors a speech contest for students and assists students in pursuing individual interests by offering a variety of communication and humanities courses. The college’s Developmental Studies Department is part of Arts and Sciences and has made it a mission to help students develop math and English skills and establish effective study habits. The department also works to help students enhance their self-esteem and build confidence, which is crucial to their overall academic success.
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ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAMS: Associate in General Education Biotechnology General Occupational Technology University Transfer