Chloe Youngblood ’24 worked so hard in high school, that she was able to graduate early, and at just 16 years old, entered CHC as a freshman. But her freshman year would prove more challenging than just getting to class on time and finishing assignments.
“On Valentine’s Day of my freshman year, my dad passed away. Losing my dad that night was the biggest challenge that I faced, especially being a freshman and losing a parent so suddenly. Chestnut Hill College was so understanding as I sent multiple emails to my professors regarding the passing of my father. I got emails full of empathy and many Sisters told me of their experiences of their father’s passing suddenly in their lives, too.”
After taking a leave of absence, Chloe returned to school and found strength in the CHC community and in her faith. “I was appreciative of the love and support I received from all of my professors. They all understood that I was still in shock.”
Through any challenges at school during my freshman year, God has been with me. As a result, I was successful in the end. I truly give God the credit because I was able to finish my freshman spring semester with all A’s and I was inducted into the honor society despite grieving the death of my father.”
Chloe will be graduating in May. At just 20 years old, she’s gone through a lot, but her strength, resolve and resilience will only help her as she focuses on her ambitious goals.
“My goal after graduating is to continue to work with my local/state government and non-governmental organizations such as the NAACP. Then I want to get my master’s in political science so I can teach civics to high school and college students. After all of this, I aspire to be a constitutional lawyer and possibly a representative or senator.”
Congresswoman Youngblood has a nice sound to it! Good luck, Chloe! Your CHC family is rooting for you!