Alana Berg:  

Life Shortly before I graduated, Both of my grandparents died. 16 hours apart. They were very close to me and lived in Illinois. I had spent a lot of my life visiting them whenever my family had the chance. After I graduated... I decided I wanted something different yet familiar in my life. So, in september 19th, 2004 I moved to Illinois. I wanted to go to college right away, but things changed. I didnt want to end up paying student loans so I decided I would work to pay for college. I want to get into Biological Sciences and become an Epidemiologist (studies diseases, cancers, cells, and find cures). So right now I am waitressing for awhile until I can save up enough money to pay for tuition at a nearby college. Things are different down here and I enjoy it alot but miss my home, family, and my friends which is normal. Everyone who moves away eventually misses something they've had almost their whole life. Its different not going to school monday through friday, and sometimes on the weekends to attend football games, choir concerts, plays, and such. It's definately something I havent gotten used to yet. Which Im sure thats how it was for ot...Expand for more