# @jacksonstateu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvVjaBDcmG
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-01T23:41:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) — https://gondola.cc/JacksonStateU

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#JSUGrad25: “I did not expect to go to college, so to get this far is really amazing.

My time here has not been without challenges, and there were a lot of times I wanted to give up. However, the faculty here made me feel like I could conquer anything.

I have people depending on me and I’ve learned that I’m more of an inspiration to my family than I thought. 

I chose psychology as my major because I grew up experiencing mental health issues at home. Being there for my mother is a major drive for me. 

I’ve really appreciated the lectures here because they taught me how to understand more and judge less. Dealing with mental illness is a lot – not only does it affect the people around you, but it takes a significant toll on the person that’s going through it. 

My mother’s diagnosis inspired me to continue to learn more about it so I can be more of an assistance to her. It took a lot for me to get here and now I know that I can endure anything.

I will be pursuing my master’s degree here at Jackson State in the fall and I’m excited for what’s next.”

- Leonzo, senior psychology major from Memphis 

#PeopleofJSU #JSUGrad #JacksonStateUniversity #JacksonState #THEEiLove #HBCU #HBCUGrad

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