I had an amazing lunch at The Classic today...

I had an amazing lunch at The Classic today thanks to Ayers Trio Staff.  I can't possibly express all of my gratitude to them for all they have done for me over the last couple of years.  I am convinced that their support, mentorship, and encouragement are a major part of what has brought me so far.  Being a first-gen college student is hard - especially when you are non-traditional.  There are so many obstacles, but here I am graduating tomorrow.

Leaving Gadsden State after this summer is going to be bittersweet, but the Trio Staff has given me the confidence to tackle JSU.  I know that as a grown woman I shouldn't let a school intimidate me, but honestly the field trip they took us on to the JSU campus last summer made all of the difference.  It is programs like this that help people move forward.  No one can do this alone.

I can't wait until I am financially stable so that I can give back to the programs that have helped me change my life.  They are so necessary and not only help the students individually, but our communities as a whole.  Education is so important, but it's not always as easily attainable as you'd think.  So I just wanted to share this expression of gratitude to the Ayers Trio Staff for helping me on my journey.  I couldn't have asked for a better support system and thank you all from the bottom of my heart!