Tamika S. Wood , Elizabeth City State University- c/o 2014, Sociology
Name : Tamika S. Wood
HBCU : Elizabeth City State University
Graduation Year : 2014
Major : Sociology
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
She didn't answer this one :(((((( Continue to the next question :)))))
An Image of Elizabeth City State University’s Campus in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
After being Denied by five different schools I became a Student at Saint Augustine's college in 2010. They were the only school that would accept me because i had a low g.p.a due to fighting and suspensions. I got MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT! got my g.p.a UP,transferred to ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
I feel as if Saint Augustine’s College was very “Money Hungry”
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
First time For nothing!
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
A professor at my school inspired me so much to Strive for the best, And to never the let the Past interfere with my future. His name was Mr.Fritz.
Catch a Glimpse of the “Cookout Tray” | Image Courtesy of Cookout
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
I loved Cookout.
College crush?
A upperclassmen until i found out he was GAY!
Ghost stories involving buildings or spots on campus?
Yes. My dorm was a mental hospital..lol
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
Sociology, Because i want to work with child protection services.
What to date has been your proudest moment @ Your HBCU?
The last day of being at saint augustine Transfering to ELIZABETH CITY STATE.
Where are the spots to go to if you wanted to cuddle with your boy or girlfriend?
I don’t know I didn't have a boyfriend in college.
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
ooooohhhh…ohhhhh…ohhhhhhhhhhh that falcon pride. Now i heard elizabeth city say ahhh Ec ahhh Su I love it i love it i love.(I think)
How are you positively active on campus? (e.g. clubs, SGA, etc.)
Fair But going to be involved this year.
Where is the “yard” located?
At saint aug in front of the Dorms. At Ecsu Not for sure yet.
What and where are the historical places on campus?
Agnes hospital that building is old as DIRT! powerful though if you stand near it.
What to date has been your saddest moment at your HBCU?
Finding out i have to pay all that money back for the rest of my life.:(
How did you overcome your nervousness about going to college?
Beg my mama not to leave me *Boys walk past Bye ma!
Whatever is meant to Be!
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