Rizos Curls is Awarding a Scholarship!
Let us introduce some of the amazing members of our team and share a bit about their journeys in college/university in honor of this scholarship opportunity.
America: Marketing Coordinator
Where did you go to college?
Cal State Los Angeles
What was your major?
I majored in Communication Studies with a focus in Advertising & PR and a minor in Marketing.
How did you end up choosing your major?
At first, my goal was to become a journalist but I eventually switched career paths. Luckily, I chose a major that had a variety of career opportunities so I didn’t have to change my major when I decided I wanted to do Marketing.
What is a piece of advice you would give college students?
Don’t pressure yourself to finish within a certain timeline. Comparison to others' timelines can be easy to do, but we all have our own journeys and paths. Enjoy your experience while you're in it because it goes by so fast. I was in a hurry to finish, and now I wish I would have been more present and enjoyed the moment.
Where did you go to college?
Azusa Pacific University.
What was your major?
Acting for Stage & Screen
How did you end up choosing your major?
Storytelling is the one thing that drives me every single day. Being able to transport an audience from their world into another and make them forget about the struggles of everyday life fuels me and makes me feel fulfilled as an artist.
What is a piece of advice you would give college students?
Pursue what you love. No amount of money is worth sacrificing your happiness. Life is too short, chase your dreams <3
Dom: Content Creator
Marcus: Wholesale Account Coordinator
Where did you go to college?
University of Southern California (USC)
What was your major?
Business Administration
How did you end up choosing your major?
I wanted a practical degree that gave me the flexibility to study other passions like music.
What is a piece of advice you would give college students?
Don’t be afraid to pursue your passions/interests outside of your major. The luxury of choices and the time you get during college is hard to come by afterward so take advantage of it!
Where did you go to college?
Cal State Fullerton
What was your major? Communications with an emphasis in PR
How did you end up choosing your major?
I thought I wanted to be a journalist but ended up learning about PR and felt it was a better fit
What is a piece of advice you would give college students?
Try everything, don't be afraid to fail, and you will discover strengths you didn't know you had.
Petra: Social Media Content Specialist
Jessica: Community Management Coordinator
Where did you go to college?
Cal Poly Pomona
What was your major? Communications
How did you end up choosing your major?
From the start, I knew I wanted to work in social media or marketing, so this felt like the perfect major to get me there.
What is a piece of advice you would give college students?
Don’t be afraid to switch majors! It takes a while to fully figure out what to do with your career, so don’t fret if you find out you want to do something else along the way.
Are you currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school, or do you know someone who is? Are you interested in applying for an easy no-essay scholarship? Make sure to check out our 2023 Rizos Curls: Lift as You Climb Scholarship. We will be awarding a total of $10,000 to help three students pay for college. All the rules and details on how to apply can be found on our Rizos Curls Scholarship Page.
