Nick Tucker, Bowie State University- c/o 2018, Film
Name : Nick Tucker
HBCU : Bowie State University
Graduation Year : 2018
Major : Film
Email : Tuck4121@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m Originally From Baltimore,Maryland. My mother attended Morgan State University During The Mid-70s, so that was my first introduction to HBCUs. It’s Funny Because Originally I Never Wanted To Attend An HBCU. I Always Thought They Were The Party Schools.
Shooting The Black In Design Conference at Harvard University
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Coming Out Of High School I Decided To Take A Division 3 Football Scholarship To A Small School In Delaware. Financial Circumstances Came About And I Was Forced To Transfer In State. I Chose Bowie State Because I Didn’t Get Into My First Choice Salisbury University. From There The Rest Is History.
Basketball with friends during the study abroad trip to China Spring 17’
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Well I’ve Had The Chance To Get Deeply Involved With A lot Of Things While Attending This School. From Being A Student Athlete Playing On The Bulldog Football Team, To Being A Resident Assistant And Mentoring Other Young Men And Watching Them Progress Over The Years And Now Recently Having The Chance To Study Abroad And Live In China.
I’m Forever Thankful For This University. You Can Say I Got My Money’s Worth.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
It’s So Many To Name, But The One That Has Had The Biggest Impact Was Definitely Study Abroad
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
No Question Prof. Rodney Williams and Prof. Risikat Okedeyi. They Showed Me A lot About The Artist Game And What Makes It So Special Is That They Give It To Me Real And Gave Me Hands-On Experience On How To Handle Myself Correctly As An Artist.
They’ve Also Taught Me To Think Outside The Box And Never To Doubt Myself. The Will Forever Be Apart Of Me.
What sports do/did you play at your HBCU? What positions?
I Played Football At Bowie State From 2014-2015. I Played Offensive Guard and Tackle For The Bulldogs, Being Able To Achieve My Goal Of Playing College Football While Making Lifelong Brothers Means Everything To Me.
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
I Am A Visual Communications And Digital Media Arts Which Is A Long Drawn Out Term For Film. I Chose My Major Because I Always Loved Tv And Movies And I Was Curious On How The Things Were Created Which Made Me Pick Up A Camera.
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Bowie State University
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Students: 5,669
Under Graduates: 4,711
Post Graduates: 958 - Athletics: NCAA Division II**The Bulldogs compete as members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)**Men's sports-Basketball, Cross country, Football, Track & Field**Women's sports-Basketball, Bowling, Cross country, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball
- Notable Alumni: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, attended 2004 but not graduated – rapper, stage name Wale**Toni Braxton, attended but not graduated – singer, songwriter**Towanda Braxton – singer, songwriter, and member of the singing group The Braxtons**Gwendolyn T. Britt, B.S. 2004 – Maryland State Senator**Delano Johnson – football player in the NFL and CFL**Henry Frazier, III, B.S. 1993, M.A. 1999 – head football coach at Bowie State University, Prairie View A&M University, and North Carolina Central University**
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