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A life of ‘struggles’

GS event simulates lives stuck in poverty

Georgia Southern student Madison Garcia, 19, of Springfield exhibits real frustration in her scenario as she seeks out services and sources of money during the Savannah Poverty Simulation at Georgia Southern University's Russell Union last Saturday. Hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, participants learned about the everyday decisions made by those who live in poverty. Garcia's scenario included unemployment and a 1-year-old child.

Georgia Southern student Madison Garcia, 19, of Springfield exhibits real frustration in her scenario as she seeks out services and sources of money during the Savannah Poverty Simulation at Georgia Southern University's Russell Union last Saturday. Hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, participants learned about the everyday decisions made by those who live in poverty. Garcia's scenario included unemployment and a 1-year-old child.

Community members and Georgia Southern students were given the opportunity Saturday to gain a better understanding of the effects of poverty and journey through a “month” of struggles and difficulties during a “Poverty Simulation” that was held at the Russell Union Ballroom.

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