
Faces of New Paltz
How does participating in extracurricular activities enhance your education?
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I believe my participation in extracurricular activities has been the biggest factor in helping me become a student leader and enhancing my education. My participation in extracurricular activities has empowered me with a great sense of responsibility. It has also taught me time management and, most importantly, it has helped me develop my people skills. I have learned to interact with all types of people through taking part in multiple extracurricular opportunities. My involvement on campus has motivated me to achieve academic success.
Extras:
Club memberships:
Black Student Union E-Board, C-STEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program) and AC2, Envied Fashions, First World Graduation E-Board, Get Up and Get Out (co-founder), National Resident Hall Honorary (NRHH), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Residence Life staff (Community Development Assistant and Resident Assistant), Scholar’s Mentorship Program (SMP), Student Senate and Up Til' Dawn E- Board.
Favorite place to study:
The Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Center in Shango Hall.
Inspiration:
My father has empowered me with all the tools necessary for success.

