GETTING TO THE POINT: Stephen Wells (ENGL '24), a Nontraditional Student with an Inspirational Story

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Stephen Wells will graduate from Fitchburg State University in December 2024, with a degree in English Studies and a concentration in Professional Writing. He's just like any other soon-to-be graduate, except that he has eight grandkids and started on his journey towards his degree 52 years ago. Being a "non-traditional" student has its challenges (mainly technology!) but the joy of learning remains alive and well for Mr. Wells.
During this interview with Getting to the Point's Zoe Chrisostomides, Stephen talks about his experiences in the classroom and his support system of teachers, classmates, and family. It can be daunting returning to the classroom. But, his advice if you're holding off on finishing your degree? "Don't wait. Do it."
Stephen Wells was a featured storyteller in FITCHBURG SPEAKS: Stories About What Made Us Who We Are, talking about how learning to read was the greatest accomplishment of his life.
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Episode transcript can be found here.
This is Episode 3 of the pilot season of Getting to the Point (GTTP), an affiliate podcast of The Point, the Fitchburg State student newspaper. Recorded in May 2023. It was produced by Toni Magras for the College Newspaper Production course taught by Prof. Wafa Unus.

Matt Baier (COMM '24) edited and mixed the episode for Perseverantia.

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