From first-gen to all-in: Georgia Southern honors student conquers research, leadership and the path to medicine
Georgia native William (Xander) Russell chose Georgia Southern University for two reasons: scholarship and friendship. Russell, a first-generation student, was awarded a full-ride scholarship through the Honors College, allowing him to pursue his dream of one day entering the medical field without the stress of debt. Knowing he’d have a built-in community through his two best friends, who had also committed to Georgia Southern, made the decision even easier.