Name: Aniysa Raiford
Major: Family and Consumer Science concentration in Early Childhood
Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Roles on campus: Council for Exceptional Children Vice President, Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society President, peer mentor/residential mentor for Winthrop Think College, Gamma Beta Phi Community Service Honor Society member.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years God willing, I see myself already having my masters degree and working in the field that I am in.
Describe your perfect date?
My perfect date is just spending time with a person that I care about laughing, talking and really having a good conversation and getting to know one another.
What did you do for the summer?
I had an internship in NYC at the New York Center for Autism Charter School.
What are your fall semester plans?
I just plan on excelling in school, making the most of senior year and graduating.
Favorite place on campus?
The meditation room in Dinkins to relax and pray.
Favorite hobbies?
I like to read.
One of your hidden talents?
I sing sometimes.
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
I’m an introvert mixed with extrovert depending on if I’m comfortable around you.
An interesting fact about you?
My mother is the only one in my immediate family who has never lost her New York accent and she’s been living in the south for almost 20 years.
One thing you’d say you are great at?
I’m great at listening to people and offering advice.
Favorite season?
Summer.
Favorite holiday?
It would have to be Thanksgiving.
One thing you like about summer?
The warm heat and the carefree feeling of having to not worry about school.
Do you have a person who inspires and motivates you?
My third grade teacher Mrs. Earle, she inspires me everyday from the first time I met her to be kind and loving to everyone and help them reach their greatest potential.
Who is your favorite celebrity, why?
My favorite celebrity is Kerry Washington. She’s so inspiring because she really went after her dreams and she’s very involved with saving the arts in schools for other children to have an opportunity to live out their dreams. She’s also such an amazing actress.
Who do you look up to?
I look up to first and foremost Jesus to show me how to live out my life everyday and treat others with respect and most importantly with love. Secondly, I look up to my mother. She’s the strongest individual that I know who has been through so much in her life but continues to give to others.