Sophia Wood - Coming from a nonaffluent family, I knew that paying for college would fall under my responsibility. I also had two personal goals in mind; go to a well-rounded school and come out of it debt free. However daunting this had seemed, I knew it was possible because of this campus and its opportunities. After enrolling and getting accepted, it was evident that my goal would become a reality. Grants from the state and scholarships from º£½ÇÂÛ̳ University at Mansfield have helped me both academically and financially.
Scholarships have affected my time at º£½ÇÂÛ̳ in a positive way. It has granted me flexibility to be able to become involved on campus. I have pursued being a writing tutor and now a developmental communications student worker. This would not have been possible without the extra reassurance from my scholarship. My new position as a student worker is also giving me the professional writing experience that I have always looked for. The extra scholarship funds allow me to focus more on my academics and projects that will help develop my professional career. I also enjoy spending time on campus and seeing the people that I have developed relationships with. It truly makes my day talking to friends, faculty, and staff that I have met here on campus, and that I will continue to have a bond with.
Having scholarship support means having a sense of relief. What is unique about scholarships is that they are not expected to be paid back, unlike loans. This allows me to take a deep breath each semester, knowing that I do not have to worry after graduation about expensive payments. Because of this, I have a clear head when working on my studies and I find myself having more freedom to pursue projects related to my major. º£½ÇÂÛ̳ and its generous donors have helped me prepare for success with my academic career and my professional career post-graduation.
Save the date for April 17 when alumni, family and friends of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ will go all in to support undergraduate and graduate students with critically needed scholarships. And the best part? Your impact will be DOUBLED with a special match opportunity up to $25,000. Learn more and give at mansfield.osu.edu/giving