Andrea is a proactive scholar maintaining a 3.4 GPA at a state university while raising two young children, ages 1 and 3. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work and remains deeply committed to both her academic and personal responsibilities. This year has brought significant challenges. At the start of the academic year, a financial aid discrepancy created added stress and uncertainty. Despite this and other hurdles, Andrea has continued to show resilience and determination—her strong GPA is a testament to her focus and work ethic. She approaches every responsibility with a spirit of excellence, actively seeking solutions and refusing to be derailed by adversity. Andrea is in the process of pursuing full custody and is working to create a secure and loving environment for her children.