LaKeitha Merritt, Alabama A & M University- c/o 2023, Computer Science
Name : LaKeitha Merritt
HBCU : Alabama A & M University
Graduation Year : 2023
Major : Computer Science
Minor : Entrepreneurship
Email : lakeithaamu23@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Saint Louis, Missouri. My parents introduced me to HBCUs at a young age and I’ve been fascinated with them ever since.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose a HBCU over a pwi because it was more about what i wanted to experience during my college years. About the connections i want to make with black millennials and people who think just like me.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
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"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
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Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. Alicia Smith-Leathers. She has been another mother to me since my junior year of high school. She took me under her wing and allowed me to become someone who I can depend on for advice and someone I can look up to. She tells me the real and doesn’t hold back.
What sports and/or extra curricular activities did you do in High School? And why?
Apart of many clubs and orgs at school.
• Student Council
• Gay/Straight Alliance
• College Ambassador
• College Ambassador Mentor
• Senior Class President
• Gamers Club
• Computer Science Club
• Yearbook
• Tech Crew
Comments
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