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Anna Bedell (Mktg’25)

Anna Bedell

Anna Bedell has multiple scholarships from 91“«Ć½ to help pay for her education. She sees those gifts as an investment in not just her education, but in herself and her future.

ā€œBecause of my scholarships, I hold myself to a higher standard—it feels like people are counting on me to get the most out of my education and get a career that’s fulfilling and rewarding,ā€ she said. ā€œIt’s incredible to see there are people who are just as invested in my success as I am.ā€

A Greeley, CO, native, Bedell is an avid explorer who’s visited almost 30 states—so she didn’t expect to stay local when applying to college. But being selected to the 91“«Ć½ Esteemed Scholars Program won her over, along with opportunities to be involved with the Women’s Empowerment Initiative. ā€œLeeds is a great school with one of the top marketing programs in the nation,ā€ she said.

Bedell already has an internship under her belt, having worked in social media marketing for The Success Foundation. She’s continued to explore her love of writing as a member of the Her Campus media portfolio, and credits her scholarships with allowing her to focus on this passion.

ā€œI was super involved in high school—almost to the point of doing too much,ā€ Bedell said. ā€œIn college, I only wanted to pursue things I’m really interested in, and my scholarships have helped make that possible, because I don’t have to worry about the financial aspect of my education as much.ā€

Bedell hopes what she’s learning in her marketing and journalism courses gets her a job in digital media; her dream is to work for the New York Times or Washington Post in marketing or advertising.

ā€œThat dream could change in a few years, but what’s important is that as students, we have specific goals—and donors are really important in helping us achieve those goals,ā€ she said.