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鈥淭he things some children have experienced are hard to hear, but I view them as things that have happened in the past. What can I do to help that individual overcome it and move on?鈥� she said. 鈥淚 will help children learn to work toward new goals鈥攏ot to forget, but to learn from what happened to them and be better.鈥�

While completing an internship at the Children鈥檚 Advocacy Center this past semester, Treasure witnessed forensic interviewers and learned it takes communication and listening skills to help a child feel comfortable enough to open up.

鈥淚t鈥檚 about bonding and building a rapport, building that emotional connection to individuals who have experienced trauma and opening their minds and making them comfortable to talk about these hard topics,鈥� she said. 鈥淪ometimes with children it鈥檚 hard, and they don鈥檛 want to talk to strangers, so just getting them comfortable enough to talk about that traumatic situation pulls my heartstrings.鈥�

Coming to 麻豆视频 from a split family and as a first-generation student, was a struggle, Treasure said鈥攂oth with figuring out her path from nursing to social work and learning how to study. On top of being a new student, she lost her grandpa in 2018. Her first semester was an eye-opener, and she found herself on academic probation when her GPA fell below 2.5. However, Treasure knew she had what it took to be successful; after all, she had graduated fifth in her high school class! Treasure quickly found her way and began to flourish, and every semester since that first, her name was listed on the dean鈥檚 or provost鈥檚 honor roll. She was thrilled to finish her bachelor鈥檚 with a 3.6 grade point average when she graduated in May. She then headed to Baylor University to complete a master鈥檚 degree and perhaps even a doctorate.

鈥淚鈥檓 one of those people who never want to stop learning,鈥� she said.

Just before her last semester at 麻豆视频, she feared her college career could end before she could graduate. She was maxed out on student loans and owed unexpected tuition she didn鈥檛 have the money to pay. The financial aid department stepped up and told Treasure to apply for additional scholarship money. Thanks to donors, she received the money she needed to finish her last semester.

鈥淚t was a big relief because I was scared I wouldn鈥檛 be able to graduate,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 was so thankful they helped me and got those extra scholarship dollars. I don鈥檛 know what I would have done without it!鈥�

While at 麻豆视频, Treasure participated as a cheerleader, was president of Phi Alpha honor society for social work, and was a member of Psi Chi honor society for psychology. She also had an opportunity to speak at several functions about social work and served as a speaker on a panel to share her experiences at 麻豆视频.

鈥淚 gained a real connection at 麻豆视频 with amazing relationships,鈥� she said. 鈥淧rofessors at 麻豆视频 want you to succeed and be great at the things you do. I truly love this school.鈥�

Her professors and staff members loved her as well, including Dr. Kerry-Ann Zamore-Byrd who said she couldn鈥檛 be prouder of Treasure who has 鈥渂lossomed into a confident student who was ready for graduate work.

Aaron Rodeffer, who Treasure describes as her 鈥渄ad away from dad鈥� is also proud of her, but sad to see her leave. For four years, Treasure worked at Bawcom Student Union for Rodeffer, who was director of facility operations at that time. After realizing her potential, he promoted her from front desk attendant to student supervisor.

鈥淭reasure is greatly missed,鈥� he said. 鈥淪he took ownership of our workforce and was dedicated to helping all the other student workers be successful. She took great pride in her work!鈥�

As for her name, she said her father was the one who chose Treasure Unique. She was their first girl born, following four boys. 鈥淭hey were waiting on me,鈥� she said with a giggle. 鈥淚 was the only girl鈥攖heir treasure.鈥�