Introduction

Hello everyone,

     My name is Nicolas Sasser. This is my second semester attending UF through the UF Online program. My goal is to attain my Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. Before coming to UF, I was born and raised in the northwest panhandle of Florida. I grew up in a town less than 400 people right at the Florida/Alabama state line. Does that make me a misplaced Alabamian? My parents are amazing and my inspiration to continue my education. They have been married for 42 years and raised my siblings and I, while continuing to foster parent since having an empty nest. I grew up as the middle child of three with an older sister, who has four kids, and a younger brother.  I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to a few different countries and experiencing their cultures in my teenage years. Between, Brazil, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, I’d have to say Brazil was my most favorite and want to go back at some point.

     Currently, I live in Panama City, FL and enjoy the beach life. Some of my hobbies include going to the beach, hanging out with friends, dining out, reading, and day/weekend trips. I have to say my relationship status is single; however, social media doesn’t have the ability to say that I am in a relationship with Netflix while having a love affair with Starbucks. (It’s a nasty love triangle, I know.) There have been many transitions I have made since starting back to school. I have change careers and taking more time to enjoy my friends and family. I love to try new things. After a 14 year career in the retail industry, I decided to shake things up and go into banking. I thoroughly enjoy the people I work with and my job at my branch. If I had to sum up my life in one image it would be a selfie I took of my feet in the sand overlooking the amazing beach we have here. That particular photo is a reminder that you have to enjoy life’s moments and not get caught up in any daily stresses.