I chose Cheyney University because I wanted to go to an HBCU and when my high school track coach said that I could go to a black college to pursue an education and track, I was excited.
I learned about Cheyney when I was a high school junior, because I had two friends from Georgia who committed to play football at Cheyney.
I wound up getting athletic and academic scholarships to help fund my education as an out-of-state student.
When I first walked onto Cheyney’s campus, like many HBCU campuses, it was pretty small.
But once I got acquainted with it, the school grew on me pretty fast and I haven’t regretted my decision one bit.
The campus is nice and full of opportunities. In addition to being a student athlete, there are many fun events to get involved with on campus, like lip sync battles, dance-a-thon’s for charity and cultural activities.
I plan to run for Student Government Association president next year so that I can make a difference. I'm also considering joining a fraternity.
There are so many benefits to going to a small HBCU. Professors and staff actually know my name. In fact, cafeteria and snack bar workers, coaches from other teams, even the president of the university knows my name.
All of them want to see me excel and do great things.
While I could have chosen to go to Albany State University, Morehouse College or Clark Atlanta University, I wanted to go away from home and attend the nation's first HBCU.
If I had gone to an HBCU close to home, I'm sure it wouldn't have felt like college because, knowing me, I would have gone home probably every weekend for a nice home cooked meal.
I wouldn’t have given my parents time to even miss me. Other Atlanta area students should consider Cheyney because, if you want to go to college and be encouraged every day by professors and staff that will acknowledge you before you acknowledge them, then Cheyney is the school for you.
At Cheyney, you’ll also benefit from an African American history program that you won't get at many other schools.
As a biology major, I plan to graduate from Cheyney and go on to graduate school to become a physical therapist. I also hope to make it the 2020 Olympic team, competing in the high jump or 400 meter dash.
College is what you make it.
It’s full of experiences just waiting for you to take advantage and jump on board.
Get out of your room, meet people, get involved and enjoy some of the best years of your life.
Oh yeah, one more thing, "Go Wolves!"
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