Campus Spirit

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Here to share his secrets on work-life balance is Donovan, a junior biology pre-med major from Jackson, Mississippi who is actively involved in campus life. Many students wonder how can they balance the rigor of college classes and still enjoy college? He’s got a message we think you’ll flip for. Take it away, Donova

Thanks, Desi. Hi, everyone. Attending Jackson State University has been a family tradition dating back to the 80s. It was my school of choice since I was five-years-old. I’ve always had a fascination with the makeup of the human body, so I decided to major in biology pre-medicine and follow my dreams to become a forensic biologist. Jackson State is filled with amazing opportunities like the partnership with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As a STEM major, you could also join clubs like the TRIO STEM program and the Aristocrats. I’m also a member of the JSU Cheer Team. Although I didn’t have any prior experience, I auditioned and joined cheer during my freshman year. Cheer keeps me active and involved with my university community. I learned early on serving in multiple organizations that time management is very important. Prioritizing assignments, club meetings, and keeping a schedule of cheer practices help me stay balanced. It is important for me to do both biology and cheer because I like to inspire people through performance and still remain focused on my goal in becoming a college graduate. Although Jackson is my hometown, I decided to stay on campus because it has a lot of advantages like not having to find parking, being able to attend school functions, and most importantly, catching those legendary hotspots where hundreds of students gathered to fellowship. On campus I can enjoy hanging out with friends at the student center and dancing in my free time. I can comfortably say that I met lifelong friends through band, cheer, and the general student body. It was important for me to pursue my education at a HBCU where I feel appreciated, and I don’t regret any of it. Back to you, Desi. Go, Tigers.

Donovan, your energy and work ethic are amazing. If you can wake up for early morning biology labs and still have energy for cheer practice late at night, there’s no telling what other students can accomplish if they put their minds to it. Thanks, Donovan.