Article: Cal State-Chico student 'super mom' works toward business degree

Nancy Christianson
University Wire
02-14-2001
(The Orion) (U-WIRE) CHICO, Calif. -- "Super moms" juggle the responsibilities of work, volunteering, cooking, cleaning, shopping and staying involved in their children's activities, all while managing to remain sane.

Mara Benson does all these things, and more.

This "super mom" has added the task of being a full-time California State University at Chico student to her juggling act.

"I love school," Benson said. "It keeps me alive. I have other people to talk to. Some are going through similar things."

The 33-year-old business major is a single mom raising two daughters, Alexandra, 11, and Sophie, 5. A typical day begins by dropping off Sophie at ...

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