Perrin Morgan enjoys life’s familiarities, whether it be her family or her surroundings; whatever it takes to make the present feel like home. As she prepares to graduate from The University of Akron this May and possibly continue her interests in criminal justice, she says her alma mater will always be a major part of her success.
An Akron native, Perrin selected UA because it was close to home, a comforting counterbalance to the turbulence of graduating during the covid pandemic. “Everything was different. So, it kind of made sense to me. And for that reason, when I came and visited Akron, it felt like home.”
An Archbishop Hoban High School graduate, Perrin had always loved Akron athletics and exciting sports. “My family has attended many games at the stadium, so I think I've always just admired the stadium as well as some of the beautiful green spaces on campus,” Perrin says. “I've always enjoyed just walking around campus and enjoying the feel from my days in high school.”
Battles between Akron and Kent State over Wagon Wheel bragging rights will always stand out, she says. “I was on the sidelines right there witnessing it. Another great experience was watching the basketball team, with their many achievements, and winning the Mid-American Conference Championship. That has always been an amazing feeling.”
Always a student, Perrin says she’s learned how to manage herself in different circumstances. “Time management is one of the most important things that I've had to acclimate into my life during college, finding new ways to keep track of things and to accurately make schedules and have the discipline to maintain them.”
Describing herself as a person of deep faith, Perring says she’s considering her future options which may include law school. Whatever she decides, she will continue urging current UA students to open themselves to the talent and experiences that the institution has to offer.
“I believe my greatest strength is my faith and my perseverance and resilience,” Perrin says. Even through hard times, you know, I'm able to kind of take a step back and look at the bigger picture and always find a solution to move forward,” she says, adding that UA has has a lot to offer students willing to step out and explore.
Perrin says balance and discipline have been great teachers.
“One of my biggest challenges, being a young adult and attending school was probably my financial responsibilities. Being young and in college, it was hard to want to be able to do a ton of things but not have a ton of money to do it. So for me, working was part of my entire college experience.
“I've worked my entire four years here at the University of Akron, and being able to work with student employment and find a great job here on campus was just amazing,” Perrin suggests. Adding that she is grateful for a stellar internship experience with the Summit County court system as well as a book scholarship from the Dorothy Hassenflue Book Scholarship, she’s persevered, and is ready for life’s next set of adventures.
“It’s been hard, but it’s all been worth it,” Perrin says. “That’s kind of what I came to school to do. I’ve never really been uncertain about it.”
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