Looking for Someone in Chicago Who Has Stepped Away from College (for a Photo Documentary)

Hey Everyone! I'm helping with a national documentary project in partnership with the Lumina Foundation, highlighting real people who've had to step away from college for any reason: mental health, finances, burnout, family, or just life in general happening.

I'm looking for one final participant based in the Chicago area who is not currently enrolled in college (although it's totally okay if they plan to return in the future!). The goal is to share your story through photography and storytelling to raise awareness of the barriers many face.

The photographer, Rachel Bujalski, is incredibly talented and has been published in National Geographic, the New York Times, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and much more. The project is being handled with deep care and respect.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, feel free to DM me or comment. Thank you so much for reading!

You can check Rachel's work here:

Instagram: u/rachelbujalski

Website: rachelbujalski.com

Project Example: https://www.luminafoundation.org/photo-essay-college-climb/