Deme Davis, Florida A & M University- c/o 2018, Nursing
Name : Deme Davis
HBCU : Florida A & M University
Graduation Year : 2018
Major : Nursing
Email : minellydavis@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Born in Tampa, Fl . Raised in Adel, Georgia.
My Aunt is a FAMU alum. so she took me to my first classic when i was 6 ( Fam vs. Bcu ) and ever since then I became more interested in learning more about HBCUs. Once I did my research I fell in love with the HBCU life, history & everything they stood for & I fell in love with FAMU in particular.
[Were your guidance counselors knowledgeable about HBCUs? If not, where did you get all of your information from about the HBCUs you were thinking of attending?]
My guidance counselor was knowledgeable.
The Stellar School of Nursing at FAMU | Image Credit: famu.edu
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Me being a black female, in the world we live in today I wanted to be around my own people so I could encourage them & uplift them, be there to tell them “Keep it up, you’re doing great!”.
Not just females, but males too.
HBCUs have so much rich history &I feel as though when it comes to Colleges & universities HBCUs have the strongest “family” bond.
FAMU. I chose to attend FAM for their nursing & criminal justice. For the band, the school pride & the bond of the FAMUly.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
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Member of the FAMUly, Deme Davis embodies intelligence and beauty; Enjoy a great interview! | Image Credit: A.H. Photography
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My Aunt is a FAMU alum. so she took me to my first classic when i was 6 ( Fam vs. Bcu ) and ever since then I became more interested in learning more about HBCUs. Once I did my research I fell in love with the HBCU life, history & everything they stood for & I fell in love with FAMU in particular.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
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What sports and/or extra curricular activities did you do in High School? And why?
I was a dancer with the band, SGA, Captain of our HS Step Team, Track&Field, President of our DeltaGEMS (also on Facebook), and Advertisement Manager for our journalism program.
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
Nursing, you can always find a job in nursing.
What advice would you give high school students filling out college applications for the first time?
[When did you send your application to the HBCU of your choice?]
I actually sent mine my junior year, early graduation:)
What courses are you taking in high school in preparation for college? (Honours, AP, IB, electives, etc.)
[How would you describe your high school experience and environment?]
My high school experience was great. I did everything I wanted to do, I meet a lot of new friends. The environment was nothing less than what Southern Hospitality has to offer:)
What advice would you give to other high school students thinking about their future?
Well, I am a junior but I’m an early graduate so take my advice with a grain of salt but I say, if you want to do something don’t let anyone talk you out of it especially if it’s something positive like early graduation.
Live your life for YOU & enjoy HS, I feel like I was just a freshman the other day. Lol
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