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Angel Harrison

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Modeling
  • Costume Design
  • Social Media

Reading

  • Christianity

I read books daily.

Bio

My name is Angel Harrison, and I am a 20-year-old from Petersburg, Virginia. I am currently attending Virginia State University, where I am majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. I am passionate about learning, serving my community, and growing both personally and professionally. Through my education, I hope to build a meaningful career that allows me to make a positive impact while continuing to develop my leadership and creative skills.

Education

Virginia State University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Miscellaneous

Medical school interest:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Apparel & Fashion
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No
Taejhiana Diandra Walker Memorial Scholarship
One of the biggest ways I try to impact others is by being open about my journey instead of pretending that I have everything figured out. Life has taught me that everyone is carrying something, and sometimes people don't need someone with all the answers they just need someone who is real. I want people to see that you can keep moving forward even when things don't go exactly as planned. As a content creator, I have the opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds. I try to use my platform for more than just posting videos or pictures. I want to encourage people to believe in themselves, chase their goals, and remember that success doesn't happen overnight. I also own a clothing brand, and one of my dreams is for it to become something that inspires confidence and reminds people that they were created with purpose. My faith in God is the biggest reason I want to make a positive impact. Being a Christian has changed the way I look at people and the way I respond to challenges. The Bible teaches us to love others, serve others, and treat people with kindness, even when it's not easy. I know I am still growing in my faith every day, but I try to let my actions reflect God's love. Whether it's encouraging someone who feels discouraged, praying for a friend, or simply listening when someone needs to talk, I believe small acts of kindness can make a bigger difference than we realize. I've also learned that setbacks don't define who you are. Not every season of my life has been easy, and I haven't always reached every goal on the first try. Those experiences have taught me resilience, patience, and humility. Instead of letting those moments discourage me, I use them as reminders that growth often comes through challenges. When I share those experiences with others, I hope they realize they don't have to give up on themselves just because life gets hard. As I continue my education at Virginia State University and work toward a career in the fashion industry, I want to use every opportunity God gives me to encourage and uplift others. My goal isn't just to be successful for myself. I want my success to create opportunities for other people, especially young women who have big dreams but may not always believe they can achieve them. If I can inspire even one person to have faith, keep going, and trust God's plan for their life, then I know I'm making the kind of impact that truly matters.
Angel Harrison Student Profile | Bold.org