Name:  Paige Lloyd

Hometown:  Oshkosh

Course of Study:  Major in journalism, minor in digital media

Why did you choose Marquette?
I loved the atmosphere and community that the university spoke so much about. My first tour left me in absolute awe. I remember walking around, amazed that I would have the opportunity to attend such a prestigious college. I am proud to call myself a Golden Eagle.

How has financial aid impacted your college experience?
The impact that financial aid has created on my education is everlasting, and I will forever be grateful for the chance to study at Marquette University.

Did receiving financial aid impact your decision to attend Marquette?
My education is a privilege and a responsibility I do not take lightly. The assistance that Marquette University and the State of Wisconsin have provided to me thus far means the world to me.

What will a college degree mean to you?
A college degree is everything to me. My graduation day will be a day of mixed emotions: of smiles that are so big my face starts to hurt, and of tears, from the joy and pure bliss I will experience when handed my diploma in May 2017.

What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation include starting a family and maintaining a job as a journalist in the Milwaukee area. My dream is to work for the Journal Sentinel, and I will do everything in my power to get there.