She’s not the little girl you remember. Alana Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo, has come a long way since her days in the reality TV world. The 17-year-old has achieved a significant milestone in her life and is ready for more. Alana recently announced that she got a big scholarship to Regis University in Denver, Colorado. This will support her costs of studying and living in the hostel. In an interview, the Mama June celeb spilled the tea on how she’s turning her life around. Here’s the scoop on Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson’s shocking transformation from reality TV to nursing school.
Mama June: Honey Boo Boo Scores Big Scholarship To Pursue Her Nursing Passion
You might know Alana Thompson as Honey Boo Boo, the cute and spirited pageant queen on TLC’s reality shows. But her reality TV fame ended abruptly in 2017 when her mother, Mama June, got involved with a convicted sex offender. Alana also dealt with many challenges, such as her mother’s addiction and recovery and her own bullying and weight issues. The star remained on TV but also multiplied her focus on education and personal growth. Honey Boo Boo had expressed once that when her mother got “real bad” with her [drug use], she didn’t know where she would “end up.” So, the Mama June star was proud of herself for “how far” she had come.
In May 2023, Alana Thompson celebrated a major milestone. This was her graduation from Wilkinson County High School in Georgia with a 3.0 GPA. TV Seasons & Spoilers previously reported how Alana and her family shared pictures from the graduation ceremony on social media and showed off their pride and joy. But Alana is not stopping there. In an exclusive interview with ET, the teenager revealed that she received a scholarship of $21000 to Regis University in Denver, Colorado
Alana has opted for neonatal nursing, and the University she chose stands as one of the top three nursing institutions in the world. The celebrity stated her excitement to learn new skills and help others. However, June’s youngest daughter also disclosed that she’s open to further opportunities in television, even as she goes to college. This news dramatically relieves Mama June fans, who love seeing their favorite Honey Boo Boo in action.
Mama June: Honey Boo Boo Is Torn Between Her Love & College Dreams!
The Mama June star is facing a dilemma. Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, has graduated from High school. She is going to college in Denver, Colorado, far away from her homeland. But there’s a catch, her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell, lives in Georgia near her residence. Alana recently admitted that she’s unsure about the relationship with Dralin. She stated that she loves him but doesn’t want to be tied down by feelings.
Dralin, on the other hand, has not publicly commented on their relationship status or plans. He has supported Alana on social media, posting photos and videos of them together. Fans are curious how teenagers will carry the load of their love in the distant future. Stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for the latest Mama June updates.