Mercer University starts new career closet rental program [Video]

MACON, Ga. — Many college students are headed to job interviews, but building a closet with professional clothes can be expensive. 

A few graduate students at Mercer are the driving force behind Blazers for Bears, because they know the cost of looking professional all too well.

“I remember like my senior year when I had to have an interview, I actually didn’t have a blazer,” Theodora Ristic said. “So, I had to ask people around, borrow from a friend and stuff. So, I think this will make it easier for a lot of people.”

They are getting the blazers cleaned and stocking the shelves before it officially opens to students on Sept. 3.

“I think it’s a wonderful thing,” Satchel Sumner said. “Regardless of the situation that the …