2008 Woodie Awards
Departure from Bronco Land
Marquelle Turner
Issue date: 4/9/08 Section: Features
May shines as the golden month for many students here at Fayetteville State (FSU). It marks the beginning of a new life and the change that many have worked so hard for? As students scramble their minds for post-graduation plans, every student comes up with their own answer.
Some students look forward to going to grad school while others get excited about the workforce. Some students are overwhelmed with nervousness because they aren't quite sure what to do. I had the opportunity to speak with two students from FSU to find out what their strategy was for post Bronco Land. Graduating senior Lisa Harris is a member of the Delta Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a member of the Honor's Program, and the current Miss Fayetteville State University.
The Voice: How do you feel about graduation? Emotionally? Academically?
Lisa Harris: My feelings toward graduation are mixed. Although I am excited to leave and begin a new chapter in my life, I am also anxious about what to expect once I am officially out on my own.
T.V.: Do you feel as if you have been prepared professionally for the workforce?
Harris: I feel that attending college here at FSU has fully prepared me to enter into the work force. Not only am I academically prepared and knowledgeable about my field of study; FSU has helped in my development into a well-rounded person who is able to work with diverse groups of people and able to adapt and maintain in any working environment.
The Voice: What are your plans post graduation-- graduate school? straight to work?
Harris: Upon graduation I plan to teach on the elementary level in Cumberland County. After at least three years of teaching, it is my desire to attend graduate school either here at FSU or North Carolina Central University and pursue a degree in School Administration. Eventually, I would like to work my up and become a Superintendent of a public school system.
The Voice also had the opportunity to sit and speak with an early graduate from FSU to find out what experiences have been like since graduation. Jonathan Walker is an early graduate (December '07) from Spring Lake, North Carolina. After graduating from FSU Jonathan has already began to advance not only his professional career but his academic one as well.
Some students look forward to going to grad school while others get excited about the workforce. Some students are overwhelmed with nervousness because they aren't quite sure what to do. I had the opportunity to speak with two students from FSU to find out what their strategy was for post Bronco Land. Graduating senior Lisa Harris is a member of the Delta Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a member of the Honor's Program, and the current Miss Fayetteville State University.
The Voice: How do you feel about graduation? Emotionally? Academically?
Lisa Harris: My feelings toward graduation are mixed. Although I am excited to leave and begin a new chapter in my life, I am also anxious about what to expect once I am officially out on my own.
T.V.: Do you feel as if you have been prepared professionally for the workforce?
Harris: I feel that attending college here at FSU has fully prepared me to enter into the work force. Not only am I academically prepared and knowledgeable about my field of study; FSU has helped in my development into a well-rounded person who is able to work with diverse groups of people and able to adapt and maintain in any working environment.
The Voice: What are your plans post graduation-- graduate school? straight to work?
Harris: Upon graduation I plan to teach on the elementary level in Cumberland County. After at least three years of teaching, it is my desire to attend graduate school either here at FSU or North Carolina Central University and pursue a degree in School Administration. Eventually, I would like to work my up and become a Superintendent of a public school system.
The Voice also had the opportunity to sit and speak with an early graduate from FSU to find out what experiences have been like since graduation. Jonathan Walker is an early graduate (December '07) from Spring Lake, North Carolina. After graduating from FSU Jonathan has already began to advance not only his professional career but his academic one as well.
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