The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to introduce Jackson Moody, a 2021 recipient of one of the nine Glen and Alice Beers Scholarship awards and one of the 19 Margaret and Donald Wenner, MD Scholarship awards.
Jackson, the son of Charles Moody and Amy O’Connell, is a 2019 graduate of Bucyrus High School. He will be entering his third year of a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries at Mount Vernon Nazarene University this fall.
What is your favorite aspect of college life?
“I would say that my favorite aspect of college life is the connections I have built with others. I have met people at college who are simply a blessing to experience life with, and they have shaped me in so many ways. This list includes close friends, professors, and community members who have all had a profound impact on me during my collegiate experience.”
What new interest or courses of study have you discovered at college?
“Over the course of my two years at MVNU, I have gained a myriad of interests through my major-related and elective classes. I have more fully realized my great affinity for history, literature, and mathematics through my classes, as well as gaining new interests such as Exegetical Studies and Biblical Theology. I also have realized my tremendous love for counseling, which I hope to continue to pursue more in a master’s program.”
In what ways has the college experience changed/improved you?
“The college experience has really changed me in a few distinct ways. Firstly, it has deepened my faith. Being on my own and going through new experiences with Jesus by my side has been both enlightening and exceedingly formative. I also have grown through college to be more understanding and patient with others, even when we simply do not agree on certain matters. Overall, I would say college has made me into a more fully realized Jackson Moody, and I look forward to the continual growth I will hopefully undergo in my next two years.”
What advice would you give an incoming college freshman?
“I would tell incoming freshmen a few things. Firstly, I would emphasize the importance of setting time aside to get work done. Being on one's own is an exciting endeavor; nevertheless, it takes time to learn how to balance school, activities, and one's social life. When a freshman first gets to college, they will have to strike this balance. There is no shame in struggling in that act; I still struggle to find the proper balance myself. However, prioritizing academics is important, so I would start getting into the habit of it as soon as one gets to college. I would also tell freshmen to try new things and strike up conversations with interesting people. Lifelong friends can be found everywhere at college, one simply needs the audacity to go find them.”
Congratulations and good luck in the future, Jackson!
To learn more about the scholarships offered through the Foundation, visit www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships.
