In Her Campus GSU tradition, we asked our graduating seniors what were some things that they wanted to share on their journey across the stage and we are so glad you answered! Georgia State University is full of amazing people, with multifaceted ideas, creativity and of course a story to tell. This year we are featuring even more of your friends, classmates, leaders and familiar faces in our annual grad season article. So sit back, relax and get to know them a little better (in no particular order) before they cross the stage on December 11 and December 12.
Area of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies
Instagram Profile: @ny.novelle
Community Involvement: Mentor for Positive Young Teens
Campus Involvement: Vice President of the Omicron Gamma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., 2016-2017 Miss Old Gold for the Zeta Theta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Get involved & meet people!
What are your post-graduation plans? Enroll in the MAT Special Education Program
Area of Study: Journalism
Instagram Profile: @Deacon_Schiele
Campus Involvement: GSTV, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, NABJ-GSU
Graduation Honors: Summa Cum Laude
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Fight/ask for what you want and focus on yourself
What are your post-graduation plans? Full time sports broadcasting
Area of Study: Accounting
Instagram Profile: @Jaycain94
Community Involvement: Center for Civic Innovation
Campus Involvement: The “Fly Pi” chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Inc., Ga State’s Chapter of the National Association of Black accountants, Black Student AchiementLeadership Institute, Tighter Grip, Ga State’s college radio station WRAS Album8888.5: Monday 8-10pm“Urban Flava” All Things R&B, ManCave, National Association of Black Journalists, CloutPR
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Address the things that can be changed, work on time management, and attack your goals even if anxiety tries to get the best of you
What are your post-graduation plans? I will be a Tax Intern for Windham & Brannon
Areas of Study: Accounting and Finance
Instagram Profile: @Label_me_pretty
Community Involvement: Open Hands Atlanta
Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi
Graduation Honors: Level 2 honors Distinction
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Your time on campus will be the product of the new perspectives you expose yourself to and the opportunities you seize.
What are your post-graduation plans? Pursue my masters of accounting degree, become a certified public accountant and begin my career with Ernst and Young.
Areas of Study: Criminal Justice
Instagram Profile: @maysie_xoxo
Community Involvement: SafehouseOutreach, the Atlanta Food Pantry, HOSEA Feed the Hungry, Pajama Program Reading Center, Big Bethel, Meals on Wheels and an intern for the Georgia Department of Corrections at Metro Reentry Facility
Campus Involvement: Student assistant for University Housing and University Career Services, Spring 2018 initiate of the Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Public Relations and Recruitment Chair for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, College Girls Rock member, National Council of Negro Women member, Georgia State Ambassador Corps (GSAC) member, C.L.A.W.S volunteer, Spirit and Traditions Committee member for Spotlight Programs Board, and staff writer for Her Campus GSU
Graduation Honors: Cum Laude
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? “Run your own race. You don’t need to seek validation. What’s for you is for you. Appreciate the quiet moments of wellbeing when you have them so that the occasional difficulties your encounter will just be another bump in the road.”
What are your post-graduation plans? I plan to take a gap year then attend graduate school. During the gap year, a job abroad or any full-time job within my interests can be enlightening and a positive experience where I can also take some time to reflect on my personal strengths, interests, and skills that could lead to my dream job and a successful career.
Areas of Study: Sociology
Instagram Profile: @Thalondonlook
Community Involvement: Service Projects around Atlanta with my N-sisters
Campus Involvement: National Council of Negro Women & College Girls Rock
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Learn good study habits
What are your post-graduation plans? Working as a legal assistant until I head to law school
Areas of Study: Early Childhood Education
Instagram Profile: @_tonitonimacaroni
Community Involvement: Volunteer at Junior Achievement
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Always stay focus and see the bigger picture about things.
What are your post-graduation plans? Teaching abroad
Areas of Study: Journalism
Instagram Profile: @charismatic_chels
Community Involvement: Atlanta Mission
Campus Involvement: GSU PortfoliumAmbassador, Panther Entertainment Group, Women in Technology , going to campus job fairs and social events
Graduation Honors: Just getting accepted into GDU Graduate program in Digital Media Strategies for January 2019. An underdog story.
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? Stay true to yourself. If I didn’t take the time to search my soul and learn my self, I would’ve never switched my major from undeclared to nursing and finally to journalism.
What are your post-graduation plans? Going back to GSU for Graduate School 2019
Areas of Study: Biological Sciences
Instagram Profile: @kathymaree
Community Involvement: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Day Surgery volunteer
Campus Involvement: Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Secretary of the ‘Enchanting’ Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2 term President of Circle K International. 2 term Secretary of College Girls Rock. Presidential Ambassador through The 1913 Society.
What is one thing you would tell yourself as a freshman? I would say to start off strong with your academics because it only gets harder once you get to your upper level classes. I also would tell my Freshman self to start networking early.
What are your post-graduation plans? Acquire a position in the science field and prepare to apply to various Doctor of Dental Surgery programs.
Congratulations to all of the Fall 2018 graduates! From Her Campus at GSU, we wish you success in all your future endeavors.
All photos provided by each graduate.