'You Are a Product of Your Environment'

Major: Communications Studies, minor in Physics
Madison native Aavante Clay reflects on his selecting Edgewood College, making it affordable for himself, and pursuing his dreams after graduation.
“I chose Edgewood College because it was close to home and during my many visits enjoyed the atmosphere and people associated with it. My favorite high school teachers graduated from Edgewood College (2 Math teachers, 1 English teacher) and said that it would be a good fit for me.
“Financial aid has given me the opportunity to further educate myself and continue to

“During my time in college, something unexpected that I learned was that the people you associate yourself with are more telling of who you are as a person. The saying ‘you are a product of your environment’ speaks volumes because if you associate yourself with people who

“After graduation, my plan is to work for about two years in the Madison area then move out to the western part of the country to live in a warmer place with new experiences.”
(Editor’s note: That work has already begun, as Aavante aspires to a career as a model and an actor. He’s featured in the Best of Madison 2018 edition of Madison Magazine.)
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