Having a bad day? College getting you down? Do you go to Howard University? Then we get it. College can have some of the best and worst of times. This column is a gateway for students to know that they aren’t alone in our large Bison family. I hope that hearing from your peers will continue to give you hope to keep going on another day.
Meet Tamia White, a sophomore Information Systems Major from P.G. County, Maryland (and the Event Director for Her Campus at Howard!)
Avery: What are you currently happy about today or just in life in general?
Tamia: Today I am happy to be alive and to be getting a college education. I know that I have a future and I know that God has a plan for me and that I will be successful physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, etc.
Avery: How do you keep yourself motivated during the darkest of times?
Tamia: By reading positive affirmations, listening to past scriptures from church. They always put me in a better mood and give me the motivation to do better. I also love to watch Love Jones on top of those things but I watch it when I’m happy or sad.
Avery: What advice would you give to someone who is really down in the dumps?
Tamia: I would tell them that there is always sunshine after the rain. Yeah, there are always going to be bad times but it will get better… it’s gonna end someday and just know it’s not gonna last forever.
Avery: Do you have any rituals you do to keep a good mojo going throughout your day?
Tamia: Yes, every day I do a word of the day and read a positive affirmation from my Evernote app just to make sure that I start my day off in a positive way. I am learning something new every day!
Avery: What is one of your favorite memories so far at Howard University? If any.
Tamia: One of my favorite memories was joining the Ladies of the Quad Social Club. It has connected me with a lot of positive, beautiful, inspiring women!
Avery: What is one thing you wish someone told you before attending Howard?
Tamia: I wish someone told me that I would change! I thought that I would stay the same and that was not the case and I have only been here for a year. I have changed dramatically in every aspect, good and bad. I wish I would have known to be more prepared for that but, hey. It’s life.
Avery: What is one motivational quote/piece of writing that keeps you going on a day to day basis?
Tamia: Yes, I have two scriptures!: “Commit to the Lord in whatever you do and your plan will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 and “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11