Three Years @SC State❤️💙

 I have been a bulldog since August of 2022, when I came to start my freshman year at South Carolina State University. I started off as a communications/journalism major, but then I switched over to broadcasting. I joined organizations such as Campus Activity Board and the Communications Club. Throughout these clubs, I learned about the importance of networking and getting yourself out there. Nobody will advocate for you like yourself. Truthfully, I did not want to come to college, I believed that I would not thrive there, that I would just be wasting my time. I was also scared of not making friends and having to navigate college alone. But life is truly nothing without taking a leap of faith (granted I didn't my mom did not give me a choice; I had to go to school lol.) I made friends that I still have in my senior year, and I've made valuable connections that I am still able to use now on campus. Through all of this, I finished my first year of college on the deans with a 3.6 GPA. 

After my Probate

My sophomore year started off a little rough due to me being placed in housing that I was not happy with. After trying multiple solutions, I ended up having to just make the best out of a bad situation. I had a friend in the same situation, so we were able to talk about it and get through it together. Sophomore year was pretty calm. I stayed on top of my academics, made the dean's list with a 3.7 and pledged the greatest sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated!

Junior year started off pretty well, but then unfortunately I hit a bad slope and went into a depression. Trying to maintain a social life, while trying to stay on top of your classwork, and fighting something that you tried to deny was there was tough. I started to fall behind in my work, miss classes, party more, stay out late. This was very unlike me as a person who would not go out unless her work was done. I ignored the problem until it got to the point that I was not getting out of bed. I took a while to figure out something was wrong. Things that used to make me laugh, I would now look at with a straight face, I found myself zoning out more even with friends, not caring to submit work and losing interest in things I would love to do. I ignored it so long because I believed that I had nothing to be upset about. I had to realize that I cannot belittle my own feelings and issues and that I needed to talk to someone. I got into therapy and things started to get better. I would still have some of those days, but I improved a lot. My second semester went a lot better. I was on top of my work while maintaining my social life. I strived and did all I could and finished my junior year once again on the dean's list with a 3.7. I decided to share a little of this personal part of my life to say that it is okay to ask for help. Whether it be from a professional, a friend or family member, reach out and say something. You are never alone; someone will always be there for you<3

As I start my senior year, I am nervous yet excited about what is ahead at the end of my journey at SC State. I am grateful for the connections that I've made the past three years. Lifelong friendships and knowledge that I can take into the workforce that will grow my career. I am forever thankful for choosing to come to SC State, forever a loyal daughter❤️💙.

Me and my friends

Me and my sisters