Rafael Zayas, Cheyney University- c/o 2012, Mass Communications
Name : Rafael Zayas
HBCU : Cheyney University
Graduation Year : 2012
Major : Mass Communications
1
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I heard about HBCUs from my Football coach
1837yall.blogspot.com
2
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Initially to play football
3
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Besides being the first puertorican to join Omega Psi Phi, Cheyney Gave me an oportunity to grow and practice my leadership skills, in a real life environment.
4
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
N/A
5
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr Clarence Harris (pg.16) , was especially influential, with his true tales of working in the industry and brought alot of prospective to our place in time.
6
What sports and/or extra curricular activities did you do in High School? And why?
In highschool
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Football
Wrestling
Baseball,
I did it cause I always wanted to go to college.
7
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
The cafeteria food, was great for a kid that grew up on free public school lunches.
8
College crush?
Dont wanna say she is a married woman now.
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