Meet #FSUStudentStar Donald Eslinger! Eslinger is an undergraduate student in the @FSUCOSSPP pursuing a degree in International Affairs with a minor in Intelligence and is preparing to graduate this fall.
Before coming to FSU, Eslinger served as a U.S. Army infantryman in Afghanistan. After sustaining severe combat injuries and facing a long recovery, he continued his education and set his sights on earning his degree. His experience in the military and recovery have given him a unique perspective that he now brings to his studies and future career.
Learn more about Eslinger’s story and other FSU Student Stars at news.fsu.edu/category/studen….
ALT Split-graphic with a photo of smiling soldier Donald Eslinger in a U.S. Army uniform and an FSU logo on the left, alongside a maroon text card on the right containing his quote: "Growing up during the global war on terrorism shaped my path to the military. I was in elementary school watching the news on Sept. 11, 2001, and saw my uncles and community members go off to fight. Watching those events unfold left an impression on me, and I knew right then I would step up and serve. — Donald Eslinger"
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