How does it feel to be SGA president?

It honestly feels great being the SGA President. 

It’s funny because I always get this question and at first I would always tell people that I feel the same as I always do. 

Now that I have been in the position for about 3 months, I can comfortably say that I do feel different. 

I feel different because when you have a body, mind set and spirit of a President, your purpose and focus is directed towards student life 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  It is an interesting feeling of servitude, but I love it. 

What are your goals for this semester for the student body?

My Executive Board and I have many goals set forth for the student body this year; however, we have chosen to focus on 5 major pillars that all of our initiatives will reflect. They are as follows: Student Philanthropy, Student Equality & Development, Financial Empowerment, Global Literacy and Community & Alumni Relations. Through these 5 pillars, we believe that we can really make a huge impact on lives of our students and truly mobilize the Aggie culture at North Carolina A&T.

What is your platform?

The platform that I ran on and plan to uphold throughout this year is “Board the Aggie Train: Cultural Mobility for A&T”.  This platform reflects the University’s need for conductors who can encourage each and every student to grab their golden ticket and board the Aggie Train so that we can all reach our next destination together.

Are you excited to graduate? Has it been a long time coming?

Yes! It is a littler bitter-sweet entering my senior year of under grad. Although it sounds cliche, I have truly enjoyed my Aggie experience, but I am excited for what A&T has prepared me to conquer once I graduate.

What made you want to major in Journalism and Mass Communications?

It’s funny, I actually have changed my major of choice between my senior year of high school to my freshman year of college 4 times. I have planned to major in everything from Business to Biology to Education; however, I finally discovered my love for journalism during the 2nd semester of my freshman year. My love for communications, media and more specifically public relations has kept me engrained in the major and has helped develop me into the scholar that I am today. I would definitely recommend this field of study to any student who has a love for speaking, writing or behind-the-scenes set up. 

Any advice for the incoming freshmen?

In my letter to the Freshman class, I listed 3 pieces of advise that students need in order to be successful. : 1) you came to college first and foremost for your education.  2) Sometimes you will have to lose yourself to find yourself.  Do not fear the unknown.  3) Networking is about building genuine relationships and partnerships with people who are like-minded, not about collecting empty 

• Taylor Young Managing Editor