Mississippi Adult Education Graduate Finds Purpose Through Service and Education

Selina Robbins, a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education, credits her life experiences with shaping her passion for caring for others. Robbins, who has saved three people from drowning, said her calling to help others was forged through personal hardships and acts of bravery.

Robbins experienced a tumultuous childhood after her parents’ divorce, living with her father, a traveling bricklayer who struggled with alcohol. At age 13, she rescued a one-year-old girl from drowning in a motel pool, an act that she says was pivotal in her life. The girl’s mother insisted on giving Robbins money for the rescue, which Robbins initially refused but ultimately accepted. That day, Robbins says she survived three days alone in the motel after her father abandoned her.

This fall, Robbins plans to enroll at Northeast Mississippi Community College to pursue a nursing degree. She is the first in her family to earn a high school equivalency diploma and attend college. She encourages others considering returning to school, saying, “They should do it. They won’t know until they try.”

Robbins views nursing as a calling, describing nurses as “angels on earth.” Her story highlights how adult education programs can transform lives and inspire individuals to pursue meaningful careers. For those interested in earning a high school equivalency diploma, Northeast Mississippi Community College offers programs, and resources are available statewide and nationwide.

For more information, prospective students can register at Northeast Mississippi Community College’s adult education program or explore options across Mississippi and the U.S. through various online resources.

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