This week our Campus Cutie will be Hennesha D Stephens. Our campus correspondent Otissia had the pleasure of doing a interview with her and here’s what she learned.
Otissia: Why did you decide to attend a HBCU for your college experience and how did Savannah State University become your decision?
Denise: I wanted to receive an education along with culture. I always knew I wanted to attend an HBCU. Being that Savannah State University was the first college that was accredited to teach African Americans in Georgia my mind was made up.
Otissia: What is your major and why did you pick it?
Denise: Social Work. When I was younger I assisted my mother after my grand-mother was diagnosed with Dementia.
Otissia: What do you intend on doing with your degree once you have graduated?
Denise: After graduation, I plan to earn my masters in Social Work at Georgia State University. After I receive my masters I plan to take the proper steps to become a Clinical Social Worker. I plan to work with the gerontology population, and one-day individuals with mental disabilities. I also plan to start my own non-profit organization.
Otissia: How important to you is getting a quality education?
Denise: Quality education is imperative in one’s life. When you have an education that is one thing that cannot be taken away from you. Knowledge is very important. Please understand that education does not only happen in the classroom, but you can receive knowledge from home, family members, jobs, organizations, and more. You must look at every aspect of life as a lesson.
Otissia: What is your favorite and worst thing about Savannah State?
Denise: My favorite thing about Savannah State would be the small classroom settings and caring professors. The worst would be the dining options. Savannah State University is in dire need for more variety of food on campus.
Otissia: How would describe your freshman experience?
Denise: I was pretty much lost. At the time, I was a Biology Major, but I was not sure of my purpose. I didn’t have many friends, therefore, I spent most of my time in my room. During the time, I was focusing on my GPA and figuring out who “Hennesha D. Stephens” was.
Otissia: If you could give three pieces of advice to incoming freshman women what would it be?
Denise: Remember the reason you came to college! You will be a professional before you know it, therefore, use every opportunity that you are given to mold yourself to be better each day. Be careful who you call your friend. Everyone does not have your best interest at heart. Lastly, it’s okay to say no to the “Turn Up”. Stay true to yourself always, because the end goal is to graduate in 4 years.
Otissia: What advice do you wish someone would have given you when you were a freshman?
Denise: Follow your Gut instinct.
Otissia: What extracurricular activities are you involved in on campus?
Denise: The National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated, Social Workers of Tomorrow, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Otissia: What classes do you recommend freshman to take?
Denise: History with Dr. Jamal Toure and Africana Studies with Christina Davis.
Otissia: What are you hopping to accomplish during your senior year?
Denise: Receive my acceptance letter from the Advanced Standing Program at Georgia State University.
Otissia: Your college career at SSU is quite impressive. What are two of your most fond memories?
Denise: Meeting new people and gaining priceless memories and receiving my acceptance letter into the Social Work Department.
Otissia: What do you attribute to your success?
Denise: God, my mother, and father.
Otissia: Who is your biggest inspiration and what is your motivation?
Denise: I’m self-inspired to be honest. Every day I try to become better than I was the day before. My family is my motivation.
Otissia: What are you most proud of accomplishing during your collegiate career thus far?
Denise: Becoming a Senior.
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Hennesha Stephens
Macon, Georgia
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