Canes Spotlights highlight Georgia Southwestern students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus. Canes Spotlights are nominated by faculty and staff.
Shiann Smith
Information Technology
"In high school, I worked for the technology team at Schley County fixing laptops, printers and projectors. I had lots of fun fixing technical issues and have chosen to make a career out of it."
"I chose GSW because I was looking for an affordable online college that offered a human resources degree. I got an interdisciplinary understanding of different fields so I can apply them to my current career."
"GSW is so special because of the small campus and how easy it is to make friends. Even in big classes, the faculty truly cares and there are plenty of campus activities to help develop relationships with fellow students and classmates."
"GSW’s Chemistry program has provided me with an excellent educational experience inside and outside of the classroom that shaped me into a better person."
"When I first stepped onto GSW's campus, it was peaceful, and the people were friendly. I wanted to stay even longer after Preview Day. It was honestly the perfect school, as it was within the state, and I still had a chance to become responsible."
"I was looking for a smaller college where I could have close relationships with my professors. I took one tour of GSW, and I knew that it was the place for me to be. Also, I got the chance to be part of the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program."