Author Archives: realest2020

I am from Bowling Green, Ohio and went to BGSU for my undergrad. My major was in Business Marketing and I had a minor in Nonprofit Administration. I was able to graduate in 3 ½ years because I took CCP classes through my high school. I ended up having about 30 hours of college creditContinue reading “Ellie Cherry”

Hope is from Prince George’s County, Maryland. She graduated with honors from College Park Academy (2020) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (2023). She played collegiate level volleyball and was the captain of the team. She has always been a natural born leader and an inspiration to many. She works in a medical office and hasContinue reading “Hope Arce-Reed”

My name is Darese Jaleel Sparkman. I was born in Canton, Ohio, and split my childhood between Soquel, California, and Massillon, Ohio. I am the third child of two wonderful parents, who had me when they were just twenty-three. Despite having no external support, they raised my brother, sister, and me with all the loveContinue reading “Darese Sparkman”

My name is Aleah Jackson. I am from Georgia, East Atlanta/ Decatur to be exact. I graduated high school in 2016 and attended the University of Georgia (UGA) and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2020. After graduating from UGA I took a gap year to take additional prerequisite courses and apply toContinue reading “Aleah Jackson”

My name is Cheveyo Dozier, and I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where basketball has always been a huge part of my life. From a young age, I would spend countless hours shooting hoops in my neighborhood, dreaming of playing at a higher level. My passion for the game was greatly influenced by my middleContinue reading “Chevyo Dozier”

My name is Amani Dickerson, and I hail from Bowling Green, Ohio. I am thrilled and honored to be selected as a REAL Student of the Month, recognized for my academic achievements and leadership qualities. I graduated from Maumee Valley Country Day School with a 3.5 GPA. Throughout my high school years, several influential figuresContinue reading “Amani Dickerson”

I come from a low income inner city community in Toledo, Ohio. I never thought college, let alone, graduate school could be an option for me. My mother put me in rooms with people who’d eventually would help get me to where I am today as a 3rd year graduate student. I’m a 3rd yearContinue reading “Keathun Cunningham”

I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, and my journey through high school has been significantly influenced by my freshman year math teacher, Mr. Dickerson. He has been a constant source of guidance and support, helping me navigate the challenges of high school. I’m also a member of the Student First Ring Leadership Program at Cleveland State UniversityContinue reading “Braylen Womack”

I am Tariq Melvin Francis from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The most influential and intricate parts of my life are my family and God! My parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins, and everyone who has been a part of my journey to this point and beyond, I am truly grateful for. I have been blessed to have soContinue reading “Tariq Francis”