To the average FAMU student, defining their schedule as hectic is an understatement. With academics, sports, clubs, greek life, volunteer work, community service and personal time, it’s hard to find a way to pencil in that thing called “sleep” into our daily schedules! Her Campus Florida A&M was lucky enough to get a hold of one of the Class of 2014’s busiest! Akilah has made a great track record for herself on The Hill so year, within just a little over a year. This 19-year-old Georgia Peach gave a taste of what it’s like to truly to busy!
HC FAMU: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
AW: I’m a 2nd year Public Relations student who’s schedule is ALWAYS full! If it’s not working with my marketing fraternity, Pi Sigma Epsilon, on executing sales and management plans for the year, or running from meeting to meeting with Miss FAMU’s Sophisticated Ladies or the A&A Administration’s Sophomore Class Cabinet; it’s representing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as their queen. I use every small amount of free time to study and manage a steady income at my part-time job. Overall, I’m an extremely busy bee… But I love it.
HC FAMU: What is the current position that you hold on campus within Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s Royal Court?
AW: I currently serve as Miss Omega Psi Phi for the 2011-2012 academic school year.
HC FAMU: What is your roles as Miss Omega Psi Phi?
AW:Â I am basically the main female representative of the Upsilon Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and my duties range from assistance with community service to simply providing the female voice of the fraternity.
HC FAMU: What do you wish to gain with this position?
AW: I have endless plans for this year as Miss Omega. I’ve already had a “pillow talk” seminar for FAMU’s freshman class this past September, which was a huge success. My main goal as Miss Omega Psi Phi is ensuring that many more people know about the wonderful values of the fraternity I represent.
HC FAMU: Describe FAMU in four words or less.
AW: Made the right choice.
HC FAMU: What are your goals and aspirations?
AW: As a Public Relations student I would really love to be trained and skilled in the professional marketing and sales world, eventually landing a spot on Madison Avenue. ;)
HC: Why did you decide to come to FAMU?
AW: Anyone who sets foot on Rattler territory can feel the difference for miles around. FAMU has a natural loving spirit about it, from its alumni professors to the Rattler’s Edge campus salon. I felt as though I’d be welcomed here, and by the looks of things I was absolutely right.
HC FAMU: What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?
AW: My greatest accomplishment so far at FAMU would definitely be competing in the most recent national PNC Bank case study competition for FAMU’s School of Business and Industries. As a result, I was flown out for internship interviews with PNC Bank. That was the best accomplished feeling I can recall ever having.
HC FAMU: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
AW: In ten years I would like to be known worldwide. Not a celebrity with paparazzi and the whole nine; I’m talking networks. I’m a firm believer in knowing the right people for any occasion. I would like my network to be endless. Hence, my future family and I will never have a dull day.
HC FAMU: Any advice to the Class of 2015?
AW: To the largest class that FAMU has ever had, Class of 2015: Personally, I cannot stress this enough. Get involved! FAMU has so many refining programs and organizations that are here to perfect our talents, and make us stronger. No other university will love you the way we do. We are a FAMUly to the 3rd degree. So dive in head first, and enjoy life with no regrets!