Anacia Hines
Name: Anacia Hines
Hometown: Dunbar, W.V.
Year in School: Senior!!!!
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies - Athletic Mentoring
Anacia Hines came to Coastal Carolina not knowing a soul. However, her lack of initial connections did not stop this senior from Dunbar, S.C., from making a name for herself on campus. Describing herself as independent, Anacia quickly learned to navigate her new surroundings and meet fellow students.
“Coastal allowed me to connect and communicate with different people,” Anacia explains, giving too much credit to her University and not enough to herself.
One social advantage that Anacia did have upon arrival at CCU was membership on a team. A member of the track and field squad, she embraced her teammates and built an instant network of friends. A sprinter and hurdler, Anacia has pushed herself to perform to the best of her ability, doing what she can to contribute.
“I love being a student-athlete,” Anacia says. “Representing Coastal means a lot to me because I am being supported by the University that accepted me.”
Looking back at her time at CCU, Anacia will always remember visiting Louisiana as a member of Coastal’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2016 to assist those affected by massive flooding. Seeing so many people in need struck a chord with Anacia, inspiring her to choose a career path.
Desiring to help those in need of assistance, similar to the folks she met a couple years ago, Anacia wants to mentor student-athletes after she graduates. Her ideal job would be working at a university and giving the same counseling and mentoring that she has received during her time at Coastal. To see life come full circle in this way for Anacia would truly be a #CCUPositiveImpact.
