Mignon Head, Grambling State University- c/o 2002, Accounting
Name : Mignon Head
HBCU : Grambling State University
Graduation Year : 2002
Major : Accounting
Email : mignon_head@hotmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from Cloutierville, LA. I was introduced to HBCUs by my family and elementary/middle school teachers. Also we watched the Bayou Classic faithfully as a family.
“There is no love like #GramFam love.”
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I knew growing up in the area I grew up in, that going to an HBCU would provide me with a different perspective on how to truly become a progressive African-American.
#HBCUFirsts "Road tripping to away football games..."
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Wow. Good question. I can say that at Grambling State University I truly grew as a person. There were situations I found myself in, good and bad, that truly helped to define my character.
I started out at Grambling with 2 of my first cousins, we graduated together but I also felt like I left with so many other "family" members as well. There is no love like #GramFam love.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Road tripping to away football games, Greek life, HBCU homecoming, the World Famed Marching Tigers. I can remember being on the yard as a freshman and looking forward to 5pm because the band would marching through for practice. #Goodtimes
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
I would have to say one, Dr Helen Richards-Smith, who passed away a few years ago. She was the Dean of the Honors college.
I loved everything about her. She was so funny, very regal and always encouraging you to do your best. She was the first woman to do quite a few things at Grambling, so she definitely instilled that women could be whatever we set our minds to be.
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
My majors were Accounting and Computer Information Systems. I chose Accounting coming out of high school as I had an uncle that worked for the IRS and he encouraged me to look into the potential of field.
I added Computer Information Systems during my sophomore year because a fellow student & a few professors asked me to look into the potential of having a double major in these two fields. After some research, I decided I liked what adding CIS could mean for me post-graduation.
It was one of the best decisions I could have made for my career path.
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