Overview

In this episode of the "Rooted2Thrive," host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with Kevin Covington, Assistant Director of Retention and Outreach at Villanova University, about the transformative power of education. Covington shares his personal journey into the field of education, which began with a passion for building character in student-athletes and evolved into a career focused on helping underrepresented students navigate higher education. The central theme is that education is a fundamental key to accessing more choices in life, from career paths and travel opportunities to an improved quality of life. Covington emphasizes the critical role of mentorship, recounting how a fellow student guided him as a first-generation collegian, and stresses that education fosters critical thinking, cultural competence, and the ability to challenge one's own limitations to achieve personal and generational growth.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Education as a tool for access and choice 

• The critical role of mentorship in success 

• Navigating college as a first-generation student 

• Improving quality of life through education 

• The link between education, travel, and cultural competence 

• The power of critical thinking and lifelong learning

  
  

Guest Information:

Kevin CovingtonAssistant Director, Retention & Outreach, Villanova University 

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-covington-m-s-m-5b23414

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