Generation Georgia State: Joshua SpearJoshua Spear grew up in poverty, one of six siblings. Only three of them graduated high school. His parents struggled to pay bills. He had to borrow clothes for his high school prom and couldn't afford a senior class trip to the bowling alley. With Georgia State University's help, he's on his way to medical school.
This video is part of Generation Georgia State, a series that highlights the academic, personal and career accomplishments of Georgia State University students, alumni, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college.
Generation Georgia State: Melissa Joseph
Generation Georgia State: Johnny SelfPicture Perfect: From a Small Town to a National Tour
Even before graduating from college, art major Johnny Self has already accomplished what most professional photographers only dream of: this summer, he was the backstage photographer on the national tour for 2Chainz and Nicki Minaj.
This video is part of Generation Georgia State, a series that highlights the academic, personal and career accomplishments of Georgia State students, alumni, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college.
Generation Georgia State: Alexis Rogers
Generation Georgia State: Micah CostelloThis article is part of Generation Georgia State, a series that highlights the academic, personal and career accomplishments of Georgia State University students, alumni, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college.
Generation Georgia State: Ngoc Ly NguyenNgoc Ly Nguyen is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, pursuing the "thrilling" field of science research. <br />
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Video by Alex Kreuter
