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Why are General Studies students so often overlooked for scholarships and opportunities, even when many of us have overcome incredible personal challenges just to stay in school—and how can I still stand out and be seen for the strength and purpose I bring? #Spring25

I'm a single mom of four boys and I am pursuing a General Studies degree.

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I think the key to standing out is owning your story. Don’t downplay the challenges you’ve faced—lean into them. Show how they’ve shaped you, how they’ve made you more focused, adaptable, and driven. Your major doesn’t define your value; your why does. If you can make that clear in your essays, interviews, or even when talking to professors, people will see it.

Also, don’t be afraid to go for things that might seem out of reach. Apply for scholarships, internships, all of it. Even if it’s not “for General Studies,” if you can tell your story well, you’ve got a shot. You bring something real—and that matters.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for the advice, Jeanine. Keishonna
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