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Kelsey Barnes
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“I was just a seven year old Liberian girl who dreamed of joining the medical field. I love helping others and brightening up their day. My first year of college, I was able to go with financial aid. I didn’t get financial aid for my second year and my parents didn’t want to help me pay for college. I couldn’t let my dream go, so I decided to take loans. I’m now able to make my dream come true with God’s help. I am so thankful and blessed to have this opportunity.”
“In the last few months I’ve said numerous times, “wow…this was the worst time to go back to school”. Trying to finish school during a pandemic isn’t ideal and it is surely not for the faint of heart. Regardless of the chaos, I feel so much pride. Not only did I push through and finish school, but even when things seemed bleak, I kept going and refused to give up. Maybe I didn’t pick a the best time to go back, but I did pick the best time to believe in myself!”