I just changed my major last week and I am absolutely thrilled to say I am now an
African-American Studies major (
English minor)
Because of the raggedy public school system, I didn't really start learning about the accomplishments of African-Americans (besides Dr. Martin Luther King jr and Rosa Parks during Black History Month) until college, and now I'm HOOKED. I LOVE it and I'm excellent at it! And I feel more people need to be educated in this area (including history, culture, sociological aspects, etc.) I struggled with the decision for a long time because I'm used to stability and security which you can have with nursing, primary and secondary education, business, etc. But I thought about what I really wanted to do and have stepped out on faith. I plan on getting my M.A. in English (African American Literature) from A&T, and then pursuing my Ph.D. This will combine two of my favorite things....EDUCATION and my CULTURE so that I can teach on the college level. There are so many things I want to do now like intern at the Smithsonian African Art Museum, Study abroad in Africa, and do more research. I am so excited!