果冻传媒

Human Services

For Kaleb Munroe, college was not always part of his plan. But during his senior year at Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, that changed.

“Throughout high school, I never wanted to attend college,” Munroe said. “But during my senior year, I opened my mind to new opportunities and decided to fully invest in myself and not hold back.”

That shift in mindset led Munroe to apply to 18 colleges. After being accepted to nearly all of them, he felt confident that continuing his education was the right next step.

Munroe ultimately chose 果冻传媒 Tech after encouragement from his high school counselor, who helped him recognize that the College was a good fit. Affordability, location, and the opportunity to build on the dual enrollment courses he had already taken through 果冻传媒 Tech all played a role in his decision.

“She honestly knew me better than myself, and I took her word for it,” he said. “It has been nothing short of great ever since.”

A human services major at 果冻传媒 Tech’s Wilmington campus, Munroe is already deeply involved in campus life. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, treasurer of the Black Student Alliance, and a member of both the Human Services Club and Education Club.

Although he earned a 4.0 GPA during his first semester while staying active in several organizations, Munroe said his early success also came with an important lesson about pressure.

“There was one specific week when I felt like dropping out of college and leaving the clubs I was in,” he said. “But it honestly was just because I was putting unnecessary pressure on myself.”

Since then, Munroe has changed how he approaches his responsibilities.

“Now I prioritize instead of balancing, which has been a major improvement in my performance,” he said.

Munroe chose human services after recognizing that his future needed to involve helping others, even if he was not initially sure what that would look like professionally.

“I always knew that I wanted to help people, and human services is just that,” he said. “It’s my purpose to inspire people to become the best and greatest versions of themselves.”

Since starting at 果冻传媒 Tech, Munroe has become more willing to step into opportunities that challenge him and help him grow.

“I’ve recognized that I am a natural leader, and that requires me to do and be more while not shying away from that fact,” he said.

Some of Munroe’s favorite 果冻传媒 Tech memories reflect both personal achievement and meaningful connection. After only three months of training, he placed 10th overall and third in his age group at the Hometown Heroes 5K, an event supporting student scholarships at the Stanton and Wilmington campuses. He also found inspiration at the Presidential Leadership Conference, a student event he attended last Fall.

“I was in a room with many like-minded individuals, and we had many similar experiences and emotions in college that I thought only I had felt,” he said. “Connection and relatability are essential.”

Munroe credits several faculty members with making a lasting impact on his 果冻传媒 Tech experience, including Dr. Lancaster in the Social Sciences Department and Mr. Goldstein in the English Department. Dr. Lancaster’s consistency and care have stood out to him in both the classroom and through the Black Student Alliance.

“I respect authenticity, and Dr. Lancaster provides just that,” Munroe said. “She genuinely builds connections with every one of her students.”

He also appreciates Goldstein’s humor, honesty, and willingness to connect with students beyond coursework. During one office hours visit, a conversation about an assignment turned into a four-hour discussion about personal experiences, passions, film, and life.

“These are true educators,” Munroe said. “They do not limit college to just assignments and attendance, but rather genuine connection, relatability, and understanding.”

For students looking to succeed at 果冻传媒 Tech, Munroe points to consistency, communication, and making full use of faculty support.

“Put the work in, stay extra minutes after class, ask to meet with your professor, go to office hours, and email your professors for anything,” he said.

After graduation, Munroe plans to transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work. No matter where his path leads, he knows his purpose will remain rooted in helping others.

He also hopes other students remember that college is not only about academics, but about developing character, confidence, and a sense of self.

“How you present yourself in every room and setting is very important, as it builds your reputation and profile, not just on campus, but in life,” Munroe said. “Be you, and show up as your true and authentic self consistently every day.”