Why did you choose PPL as your major and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
I chose PPL as my major because I participated in the Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders over the summer before my senior year of high school and fell in love with Ole Miss and the Institute. I value the opportunities available here at Lott, such as getting to form strong peer relationships in our small classes, while also developing mentor relationships with the faculty. I joined Lott because the Institute prepares its students with applicable decision-making skills through interactive activities and problem-solving situations. The faculty challenges us not only to develop as academics, but also as people who can make an impact after graduation.
I chose PPL as my major because I participated in the Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders over the summer before my senior year of high school and fell in love with Ole Miss and the Institute. I value the opportunities available here at Lott, such as getting to form strong peer relationships in our small classes, while also developing mentor relationships with the faculty. I joined Lott because the Institute prepares its students with applicable decision-making skills through interactive activities and problem-solving situations. The faculty challenges us not only to develop as academics, but also as people who can make an impact after graduation.
What are your career aspirations?
I plan to attend law school following graduation. Although I have diverse career interests, such as sports journalism, policy work, and politics, I want to use my academic and legal knowledge to help people and ultimately create a fairer world. Whether this will be through negotiating a fair sports contract, developing a more just social policy, and/or defending an individual or community's rights, I feel my career goals can be best met by the greater knowledge base and ability to affect change that comes with receiving a law degree.
I plan to attend law school following graduation. Although I have diverse career interests, such as sports journalism, policy work, and politics, I want to use my academic and legal knowledge to help people and ultimately create a fairer world. Whether this will be through negotiating a fair sports contract, developing a more just social policy, and/or defending an individual or community's rights, I feel my career goals can be best met by the greater knowledge base and ability to affect change that comes with receiving a law degree.
Is there a professor that has been particularly helpful to you?
Dr. Holland has been particularly helpful to me through the opportunities he has provided and lessons I have learned from him both in and out of the classroom. In addition to taking PPL 101 with him, I have studied abroad in the Balkans, where I learned about international peace and conflict. After participating in the Mock Congressional Hearing during my freshman year, I went on to be a MCH coach and, most recently, co-authored a published paper with Dr. Bass, Dr. Holland, and the other coaches highlighting the impact of our work with the hearing. Dr. Holland has been a mentor in my academic journey and exemplifies the approachability and friendliness that defines PPL professors.
Dr. Holland has been particularly helpful to me through the opportunities he has provided and lessons I have learned from him both in and out of the classroom. In addition to taking PPL 101 with him, I have studied abroad in the Balkans, where I learned about international peace and conflict. After participating in the Mock Congressional Hearing during my freshman year, I went on to be a MCH coach and, most recently, co-authored a published paper with Dr. Bass, Dr. Holland, and the other coaches highlighting the impact of our work with the hearing. Dr. Holland has been a mentor in my academic journey and exemplifies the approachability and friendliness that defines PPL professors.
What is a particularly meaningful way you have engaged in a community either on or off campus?
One meaningful way I’ve engaged in the community at Ole Miss is through my work supporting new students during their transition to college. As an out-of-state student from a small high school, I know how hard it is to adjust to college, so one of my personal goals has been to try to facilitate that transition for others and ensure no student feels isolated or unsupported. I now serve as Principal of First-Year Encounters in ASB and this, along with my ambassador roles within the Honors College, Pre-Law, Leadership and Engagement, and PPL, allow me to welcome prospective students, transfer students, and freshmen to campus life at Ole Miss. I like to think I have helped to make the early college experience more accessible, new students feel connected, and strengthened the reputation of Ole Miss as a welcoming campus.
One meaningful way I’ve engaged in the community at Ole Miss is through my work supporting new students during their transition to college. As an out-of-state student from a small high school, I know how hard it is to adjust to college, so one of my personal goals has been to try to facilitate that transition for others and ensure no student feels isolated or unsupported. I now serve as Principal of First-Year Encounters in ASB and this, along with my ambassador roles within the Honors College, Pre-Law, Leadership and Engagement, and PPL, allow me to welcome prospective students, transfer students, and freshmen to campus life at Ole Miss. I like to think I have helped to make the early college experience more accessible, new students feel connected, and strengthened the reputation of Ole Miss as a welcoming campus.