The Kindness of Donors
Allyson Weinandy will complete her bachelor's degree in managerial studies this fall. She always knew she wanted to attend Tiffin University. After all, it's in her blood; her father and two older siblings are TU graduates.
As a local, small-town girl with big dreams, Allyson needed help fulfilling her goals. With the generosity of TU donors, she received two scholarships. She believes the kindness of donors provided her waves of support, both financially and emotionally. The scholarships helped her pursue a degree with confidence and do well in class.
"The scholarships I received from Tiffin University greatly impacted my academic career," Allyson says. "Tiffin University and the Tiffin community are all about helping others. I received endowment scholarships from local individuals and groups that exemplified the importance of community and furthering your education."
When asked what she wanted to do with her life and why, Allyson says, "I was truly never sure of my answer until I was able to push myself out of my comfort zone and explore new opportunities that taught me more about myself than I ever knew was possible. Although I have many more steps to take, my answer right now is…I want to help others."
Helping others is very important to Allyson. "I want to help others because others helped me get to where I am today," she says.
As for her career, Allyson says, "I would love to eventually run a small business of my own. I love animals and I am interested in owning my own pet boutique in Tiffin. In the meantime, I look forward to exploring different occupations in the business industry and utilize my business degree as much as possible."
You can help TU students like Allyson reach their goals with a future gift. To learn more, contact Mitchell P. Blonde, CFRE at 419.448.3584 or blondemp@tiffin.edu.