After being accepted to prestigious institutions like Duke and USC, Zahrah faced a tough decision. Opting for financial stability over prestige, she chose a full-ride scholarship at an in-state Arizona university. Zahrah’s decision to graduate debt-free highlights her maturity and long-term thinking. She values the quality education at Arizona State University and the freedom from student debt over the allure of high-profile schools.
Zahrah’s choice reflects a growing recognition that financial responsibility and quality education can outweigh the prestige of elite institutions. “The smarter decision for me was to pick the in-state education,” Zahrah explains, emphasizing the benefits of a debt-free future and an outstanding education.
