THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
In the Midst of a Storm
G Kaitlyn Lively is a contract public relations manager for Southwestern Adventist University.
rowing up immersed in the life of the small college town Keene, Texas, Deanna felt comfortable in her choice to attend nearby Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU). After all, that’s what her friends were doing. So, in 2013, she enrolled to pursue a nursing degree. “At the time,” she said, “all I cared about was having fun and living the college life.” Yet, after a few semesters, Deanna began to feel that she needed a change—a new beginning. She believed it would be in her best interest to live in Puerto Rico with her grandfather and continue pursuing her degree there.
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Little did she realize she couldn’t have moved to Puerto Rico at a more dangerous time. In 2017, Hurricane Maria hit the island, causing great destruction and leaving Deanna and many others heartbroken. The storm’s devastation forced Deanna to leave Puerto Rico, and after much prayer, she decided to return to SWAU to pursue a different degree—one in radio, TV, and film. Along with her studies, Deanna juggled three jobs: one in the marketing and public relations department, a second in the business office, and the third at 360 Degree Restaurant & Lounge. She also got to know the members of the Spiritual Life
