From homeless to Harvard

May 31, 2012

The story of a college-bound teen who overcame some big obstacles in her life may serve as inspiration for anyone struggling with the decision of whether or not to pursue a college degree.

Dawn Loggins, 18, grew up poor in North Carolina. However, she says that she wants to go to college to break the cycle and have a better life.

"When I was younger I looked around at my family and I saw the neglect the drug abuse the bad choices and I saw my family living from paycheck to paycheck and I just made a decision that I was not going to end up like my parents," Loggins told WBTV News.

But it wasn't easy. Loggins overcame bullying, and was once deemed a drop-out because she missed two months of school. However, she fought back and worked hard to get back on track.

"There would be times we went without power or water for months at a time," she told the news provider. "I remember doing my homework by candlelight because I am that determined to succeed."

She finished high school while holding down a job as a school custodian. Even better, she has been accepted to Harvard University and plans to study there thanks to a full scholarship.

"If there is anybody at all who has a dream, then they can definitely make it happen. There are no excuses. It depends on you and no one else," she told WBTV.

Mothers and single mothers considering pursuing their dream of getting a college education should know that there are ways to make their dream a reality. Financial aid for mothers, college scholarships and grants can help make getting a bachelor's degree affordable.
 

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