Latter-day Saint Life

College Enrollment Among Utah Women Drops After Mission Age Change

Inside the Women’s Success Center at Utah Valley University, Jessica Erickson is on track to live up to the office’s name.

“I think it’s important. Women need to have a plan,” said Erickson, who just completed her freshman year.

But pretty soon, the 19-year-old will be taking a new route, one away from college and towards her church.

Next week, Erickson is expecting to learn where she will serve her 18-month mission for the Church of Latter-day Saints. 

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