My overall opinion about Cassandra Frederic receiving an advance degree is FANTASTIC! I am not at all surprised because Cassandra is an outgoing individual who sets high standards for herself and coming from a family of high achievers, she is right at home. Cassandra’s Haitian background has instilled in her the true value of a higher education. She has heard the stories about her parents journey of coming to this country and paving a brighter path for their family. Accomplishing tremendous sacrifices her parents studied to become an engineer and a registered nurse, so they could provide for her and her two other very successful siblings. I believe Cassandra understands the value of hard work and what doors it can opened.