Stephanie Benmergui is a Sophomore at USFSP, and she is majoring in Biology.
Her favorite thing about campus is the waterfront, and she enjoys taking advantage of the Florida weather by spending as much time outside as possible.
Photo provided by Stephanie.
Stephanie got involved in STING RAY by volunteering during her freshman year; she has always been passionate about volunteering with special needs kids. Project 10 STING RAY (Students Transitioning Into the Next Generation, Recognizing Alternatives for Youth) is a program that offers 18 to 22 year olds with intellectual disabilities opportunities to to develop employable skills and independent living by experiencing life on a college campus. According to their website, “STING RAY’s mission is to provide an innovative and transformational postsecondary learning experience that will empower young adults with significant cognitive disabilities to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become independent and productive citizens.” She is currently working as a community mentor; she helps students in STING RAY to get involved on campus and with anything else they need help with regarding life at school.
Stephanie says “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to meet all these amazing people and help them grow and explore this amazing community here at USFSP.”
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