Former Wayne College student recognized by UA trustees
December 13, 2011
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John Boros, of Big Prairie, has been named a featured student by The University of Akron Board of Trustees. This honor was presented at the boards monthly meeting in Akron on Nov. 30.
Boros, a nursing student, enrolled at The University of Akron Wayne College nearly three years ago. Boros decided to make the most of his situation following a corporate downsizing that left him unemployed, and began pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.
Gordon Holly, Wayne College senior director of student life and enrollment management, assisted Boros in applying for a Wayne College Educational Stimulus Package, which was a one-time program for recently unemployed members of the community. According to Holly, Boros is a determined and hardworking student who deserves to be recognized for his accomplishments and amazing attitude.
In looking at his life, Boros said there are two guiding principles he has learned: to let go, and to get over past failures. He said his attitude is summed up by the Chinese proverb, Should you fall seven times, stand up eight.
Boros is a post-baccalaureate student who is nearing the end of his nursing studies.
