Each Roan Scholar has a unique story – with no two exactly alike. This past year one Scholar shared the story of her journey to ETSU and the Roan with a national audience, while two other Scholars charted distinctive paths of entrepreneurship and ‘citizen science.’
Blazing New Paths:
Scholar Stories
Roan Scholar Featured on The College Tour KeiAndra Harper ’23 never imagined the story of her journey to ETSU and the Roan Program would become widely known– but thanks to a new partnership between Amazon and ETSU, her story is available for streaming to households around the country.
was reflecting on how many great opportunities I had had in less than half of my time at ETSU—and during a pandemic. It was cool to think about all the things that led me to the Roan and ETSU and how it has really affected the person I am today,” she said.
KeiAndra was one of eight students and two alumni featured in an episode of The College Tour, released earlier this spring. The College Tour is a new nationallybroadcast TV series that is a cutting-edge alternative to the traditional, in-person college tour. The show is designed to provide viewers a look at what a college or university is really like.
She also enjoyed meeting the other students featured in the episode and says the reaction to the episode has been very positive. “People are learning so much more about ETSU and what it has to offer though each of our segments,” KeiAndra said.
KeiAndra was invited to share her story for the ETSU episode. “My biggest take away from my participation
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The first season of The College Tour is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Roku. It can also be viewed at www.etsu.edu/admissions/getconnected/the-college-tour.php.
