Romona Smith, 20, Nashville, Tennessee Undergraduate subsidizing her college costs with shifts at Kroger and McDonald’s.
“Me working wasn’t enough,” said Smith, who described the latter experience as strengthening her resolve.
Living situation: Spending the summer rent-free with her college roommate and family in their five-bedroom home in Corona.
Romona Smith, 20, NashvilleSmith is pursuing a double major in social work and psychology, along with a certification as a registered behavior technician to work with people with ADHD or autism.
With her out-of-pocket tuition set to hit nearly $5,000 this fall, Smith wants to avoid another financial Hail Mary.
Persons:
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Organizations:
NBC, Kroger, McDonald’s, Tennessee State University, Pell, Seattle native’s, Democratic, Bank of America, American
Locations:
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