Seymour and her family traveled extensively when she was young, visiting all but three states by car by the time she went to college. Though neither of her parents had a college education, they strongly influenced Seymour to obtain the highest level of education possible.
Seymour and her family embarked on extensive journeys during her youth, visiting all but three states by car before attending college. Her parents, despite lacking a college education themselves, instilled in Seymour a strong desire to pursue the highest level of academic achievement.