Briana and Jason met during a time in their lives where they were both stepping out of their shells. After meeting, they continued to bond over their love of cats, geek things, and adventures around Atlanta. Their adventure grew bigger when Jason started his Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where Briana later joined him. During their time in Illinois, they made new friends and learned to live in snowy weather. Jason will finish his Ph.D. program this May, while Briana will continue her Master of Urban Planning degree.