Annuncia Wright planned to start an online microbiology class at Lamar State College-Port Arthur this fall, where she was hoping to work toward becoming a registered nurse. But after Harvey damaged her Groves apartment, as well as her textbooks and computer, she dropped for the semester, putting her education on hold while she puts her life back together. She's not alone in that decision, as storm damage left many local college students without homes, school supplies, or money for tuition.
Harvey Causes Drop In College Campus Enrollment
By Liz Teitz, The Beaumont Enterprise
Mon, 10/09/2017 - 7:58am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Texas Jefferson County Beaumont
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