[Page 2] Fiza Usman

<p>Fiza Usman has loved writing ever since she was little. She spent her youth reading books and writing essays on any topic she could find. Her passion for writing intensified during her elementary years when she entered and won various writing contests at her school. In high school, she decided to finally capitalize on her skillset and became both a writer and business manager for her school’s art and culture magazine, C Magazine. There, she wrote and designed article spreads which were later recognized by Columbia’s Scholastic Press Association. A few of her pieces were even awarded their Gold Crown Award through the prestigious organization. Her contribution to the magazine has made her knowledgeable in journalism. Upon her first year at Boston College, Fiza decided to further fuel her ambitions and has now created her own blog. For her followers all around the world, her platform shares stories that make an immense impact on her readers. Ranging from light-hearted to more serious conversations, her blog posts are influential for people from all backgrounds. As a college student who understands the financial implications of obtaining a degree and thus the importance of scholarship opportunities, Fiza writes for Bold.org in hopes of helping other students navigate their way.</p>