Chaney Callahan
In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students.
Chaney Callahan is a senior psychology major from Bryant, Arkansas.
What does it mean to you to be a first-generation student?
To be a first-generation student is very special to me. It means I am a motivated woman who wants to make a difference with her education and career field. It also means that I am doing something most people don鈥檛 get the chance to do, so I am blessed beyond measure.
How did your family react when you told them you wanted to go to college?
My family was very supportive of my choice to attend college. They continue to help me to this day in whatever way they can.
What made you choose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock?
I wasn鈥檛 ready to leave home just yet at such a young age. I also felt that there was a certain kind of magic here at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, and I believe I can do my best to make a difference on this campus.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
After graduating with my bachelor鈥檚 degree, I plan to pursue education by obtaining my master鈥檚 degree in social work. Then, my next stop is my doctoral degree unless I find a program where I can obtain a master鈥檚 and doctoral degree at the same time.
Do you have any advice for future first-generation students?
If something is meant for you, then it will be for you. Everything you want and need is already yours. You just have to claim it.
Is there anything else you鈥檇 like to add?
I come from a very rough background of living in foster care. I never thought that I would choose a good path and attend college and have the amazing people that I do in my life. The people in my life now have taught me hope, love and true happiness. Always remember to be mindful and kind no matter what is done to you. Don鈥檛 let anyone or anything change the good in you.
