Meridian Community College: ADN Student Excited To Begin Program

Press release from Meridian Community College:

August 13, 2021

To say that Zoraida Herpin is excited would be an understatement. 

The first-semester Associate Degree Nursing student is thrilled to be starting classes
on Monday, August 16, and for many reasons. 

Herpin, who grew up in Redondo Beach, Calif., said she took a leap of faith and came
to Meridian. “I have friends who live in Petal, and I got here right after the pandemic,”
she said. 

She noted she struggled with her studies last semester because of  life-changing events,
including family members’ deaths, her children’s health issues, and her issues with
narcolepsy. The single mom of four persevered and passed the prerequisite classes
to be admitted to the College’s ADN program. 

“For me, being here is very humbling. I’ve had friends and family cheering me on,
saying, ‘You can do this. You can do this,’” Herpin said. 

This press release was produced by Meridian Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.