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As individuals, we believe financial responsibility and higher education play major roles in our community’s future.
This sweepstakes recognizes students and graduates who share those same values and act responsibly using their college education to better their communities.
Congratulations Karole on winning $500!
Karole graduated from High Point University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Media Studies while receiving a minor in Spanish.
In 2012, she returned to High Point University to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations
Karole anticipates reaching for that Masters of Art diploma in May 2014.
The following is a brief question and answer with Karole:
TaxACT: What made you choose this specific area of study?
Karole: I love technology and the media. However, I didn’t want to go into broadcast. I wanted to stay in the web-sphere. I started working in social media, and I naturally gravitated toward public relations.
TaxACT: How will your education make a difference for you and your family?
Karole: I’m over $150,000 in debt from student loans because my mother lost her job after my freshmen year at college. She wanted me to have the best education and pushed me to stay at High Point University despite a $35,000 per year price tag. Now, I’m working to get my education and a good job so that I’ll be able to pay off my loans.
TaxACT: How will your area of study make a difference in your community?
Karole: I love small businesses. I work hard to get these businesses off the ground using the latest networking skills.
TaxACT: How will student loan relief from TaxACT help you make a difference for your community?
Karole: Student loan relief would take a HUGE burden off my shoulders. Instead of working for the money, I would be able to work for less, but better enjoy my work and be able to help more small business owners.
Karole, we wish you nothing but the best on all your future endeavors!
Karole congrats on pursuing your masters I hope that it open doors for you. However, I think that at 150,000 you could have bought a house, a car and small house, or start a business that will generate money but a masters in Public Relations my opinion you could have worked at a public relations firm and save 150,000. Nothing against your decision but this is the madness that I am referring to, if you just purchased a degree for 80,000 why put yourself in more debt, I say wait 10 years before pursuing your masters see where you are in life then make choice its not worth it to put yourself in debt right graduation.
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