Allison, 19 years old, TX

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Allison is a recent high school graduate who is eager to start college and pursue a career in social work. Currently, Allison is in extended foster care after spending most of her teenage years moving between various placements, including foster homes and group homes. She hopes that her pursuit of higher education will bring her some stability. Allison's goal is to become a social worker so she can help others with similar backgrounds. She is particularly passionate about reuniting families and keeping them together. In her free time, when she’s not studying or working, Allison enjoys reading, watching TV, and browsing articles on Reddit. Her greatest strengths are her radiant personality and her humility.

Allison needs a laptop to achieve her college goals. She hopes to become a social worker, but without a laptop, completing her college education will be extremely challenging, especially since she lives somewhat far from the university, making online classes essential. Allison has expressed genuine concern about her ability to succeed in school without a laptop. As she puts it, in today's educational environment, a reliable laptop is not just a convenience; it's an indispensable tool for learning, research, and communication. Allison is dedicated to becoming a social worker, and with a little help, she becomes closer to that goal.