February 11, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
This is part two of a six-part series on the importance of academic integrity at Barton. The college will feature six student stories throughout the spring semester that help showcase the six virtues of academic integrity. These virtues include trust, responsibility, honesty, courage, fairness, and respect.
Born and raised in Brazil, Carolina D’Anniballe de Salles became acquainted with Barton County and the United States as a foreign exchange student when she graduated from Hoisington High School in 2019. She had such an amazing experience that she wanted to go to college in the U.S. and Barton was the perfect fit for her.
“I really love Barton as a community in general,” “I love the environment, the people around me, the classes, the teachers, faculty and staff. Everyone is very supportive around here and it makes me feel at home. It's literally my home away from home. My learning experience here is great because I learn more than academics, I feel like the connections I've made here have helped me grow as a person too.”
While studying this fall, she agreed to participate in the Academic Integrity Campaign because it is something she feels is of the utmost importance.
“I think integrity as a whole is very important because it says a lot about who we are,” she said. “respect is essential as it relates to my journey because it has helped open doors for me. People are more likely to help other people succeed in their goals if they find that person respectful. We have to understand that we live in a world with differences and we depend on each other. It's important to know how to respect others if you want to be respected. If you are respectful, people will cheer for your success and will want to help you and show you support. In my journey, so far, I made connections with different people who saw this quality in me and helped me go even further. That's why I preach this value. It's important in every situation of your life; in the workplace, relationships, and friendships.
After she graduates plans to pursue a degree in medicine and aspires to become an endocrinologist as that particular specialty has played an important role in keeping her family healthy. She plans to stay in the United States and become a permanent resident.
For more information, contact Director of Innovation & Compliance Lee Miller at (620) 786-7453 or millerle@bartonccc.edu.