Royale Parker 鈥�26 hadn’t set foot on 91大神鈥檚 campus before move-in day. In fact, the Southern California native hadn’t even heard of the school until her high school guidance counselor suggested it. The more she learned about 91大神, the more she felt she belonged as a Royal. And, it wasn鈥檛 just her first name that felt like a perfect match.

While other schools she contacted seemed to ignore her, she said members of the 91大神 undergrad admissions team were quick to answer her questions and welcome her with open arms.  

鈥淚 was looking for a school where students felt valued,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what I got from 91大神.鈥�

The moment she arrived on the Harrisonburg, Virginia, campus, she knew she had made the right call. She saw how colorful and vibrant the campus was and recognized that 91大神 was where she was meant to be.

鈥淲hat sets 91大神 apart is its people,鈥� she said.

Roughly one-and-a-half years after that first day on campus, Parker is thriving at 91大神. As a business and psychology major with aspirations in entrepreneurship, she launched a successful eyelash extension venture in the fall, catering primarily to her fellow students. She also plays an integral role in 91大神鈥檚 Black Student Alliance (BSA) as its secretary-treasurer.

Parker said receiving financial aid through the University Scholarship has helped her focus on her studies without worrying about employment. Grateful for 91大神’s generosity, she acknowledged that it provided the most substantial aid package among all her prospective schools.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a really huge help,鈥� she said. 

Your generous support helps students like Parker pursue a quality college education without financial barriers. Join us for the 8th annual Lov91大神 Giving Day and contribute to the scholarships that empower future 91大神 students. Let’s build 91大神 “Stronger Together.”