Ursula was determined to make education work for her, even if it meant getting up at 4:40 a.m. to catch public transportation to a high school across town. “I”m not saying that waking up early each morning to catch a city bus is a life-changing event, but it marked a willingness and eagerness to overcome any obstacle or challenge.” That determination has served Ursula well, as she studies pre-med at UNC and anticipates graduating in 2020.