My name is Mary Joy McCollum, but all my friends call me Joy. I was born and raised in Flowery Branch, Georgia. I am a senior Graphic Design major. But I never thought I would pursue an art career. I was homeschooled growing up, and I chose to focus on mathematics. I liked subjects that had a straightforward path and an objective answer. Going to Lee, I did not know what my major should be. I changed majors multiple times before choosing Graphic Design. I chose graphic design because I asked myself, “If I could create, invest, and harvest a passion without fear of failure, rejection, or humiliation, what would I choose?” My immediate thought was, “I would choose art.” With that surprising gut reaction, I listened and chose art, and God has been faithful ever since.