Inspiration plus dedication = success
Growing up in Waltham, MA, Jeffrey and Peter Jean-Paul attended the local high school. They played football but struggled academically. “We had learning challenges and worked 10 times harder [than other students],” recalls Jeffrey. “We didn’t find a home there. We thought we were rejects, losers. In fact, the twins say they were encouraged by school officials not to apply to college. But they weren’t willing to accept that recommendation.
Fast forward four years, the brothers will graduate from AIC in December. They found their inspiration in their mentor, Film and New Media Professor Marty Langford. And they’ve met their learning challenges head on, dedicating themselves to giving it their all to find success in their studies and build a foundation for their future through Supportive Learning Services.
Supportive Learning Services (SLS) has been an integral part of the AIC campus for nearly 40 years. The program recognizes that everyone learns differently. Students are served with customized approaches and plans specific to each learning style. Students’ individual strengths are valued above all things including the belief they can achieve their dreams if given the right tools.
For the Jean-Paul brothers, their time at AIC has both empowered them and made them insightful. In retrospect, Jeffrey and Peter have adopted a philosophical approach to the discouragement and self-doubt they felt during their middle and high school years. Jeffrey reflected, “We took it and used it as motivation to try harder. I guess it worked out for the best.”
The Jean-Paul twins found their inspiration. They were even invited back to their middle school to inspire others to stay in school, to persevere. As the brothers near the end of their final semester at AIC, Jeffrey has said they’re ready to go. To move on. To continue to succeed…side-by-side.
To learn more about Jeffrey and Peter’s inspirational story at AIC, click on the link below.
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