When Madeleine Benson, a Roswell native, withdrew from the University of Maryland during her junior year, she was burned out and looking for a fresh start.
The 22-year-old wanted to give back to the community and learn skills to help her decide on her future career. She found that in an extensive, but somewhat unknown, federal program called AmeriCorps.
“It was an opportunity to really expand my horizons and dabble in different positions, while still being provided housing, a living stipend, and food. So you’re given that flexibility to explore different career options, while still having some kind of safety net,” said Benson.
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