Shania spent 7 years in the foster care system, and even experienced homelessness during her high school years. Nonetheless, Shania is proud of herself for persevering through extremely difficult times and graduating with a diploma. She credits her time in foster care for instilling resilience in her, and hopes to soon earn a second degree, find a career she loves, and a place to call home. In her free time, Shania loves exploring new things, such as parks, museums, and music.