Bethany Gatz, Thomas Dale High School, Class of 2017. John Tyler Community College, Class of 2019 (A.S. General Studies). Regent University, Class of 2021 (B.S. in Business, Concentration in General Management).

How did GRASP help you?
They provided me with an affordable and easy way to earn my degree. Without the 2 + 2 scholarship provided by GRASP I do not know where I would have been, and I would not have been able to experience university and college life at its full.

What was the biggest challenge on your educational journey?
The biggest challenge I faced in my education was the unexpected workload from the transition of high school work to college work.

How did COVID-19 affect your educational journey? 
The biggest change from COVID was definitely officially switching to mostly online courses my last two semesters.

What are you doing now?
Currently, I am a Charity Fundraising Representative, but I am searching for a more long-term commitment!

What educational advice would you give to high school students?
To apply for scholarships as early as possible and also to set goals for yourself as well so you will be prepared! Another important thing is to remember that college is different from high school and that you should go about it like that as well!