After nearly four years of full-time classes, multiple jobs, and a lot of perseverance, I’m graduating from Mercer University this December with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Spanish. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, studying abroad in Seville, researching language barriers at the U.S.–Mexico border, and curating exhibitions at the McEachern Art Center, but this next step is the hardest one yet.

Because two of my jobs were student positions, I’ll lose them as soon as I graduate. I’m working as a barista to keep up with bills, but I’m still searching for a full-time role that aligns with my goals. I’m also planning to attend graduate school in August 2026, and I’m exploring programs that align with my passion for arts administration, community leadership, and cultural advocacy. I’m determined to continue my education, but I can’t take on more loans.

This GoFundMe is to help bridge that gap: rent, groceries, moving costs, and Clover’s annual vet care during this transition. Clover, my emotional support bunny, turns 5 this January and has been with me through every semester since 2021. We’re in this together, and I’m doing everything I can to create a stable path forward.

Your support of any amount means more to me than you know. Thank you for helping me continue chasing opportunities, stability, and growth.

Love,

Jaiden and Clover