WSSU Student Research Assistant, Ashlyn Scott, reflects on her academic and research experiences
Student Reflections repost from LinkedIn
From Ashlyn Scott
Public speaking: In the fall semester, I was honored to be able to read the biography of Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr., as a part of the Conversation with Law Enforcement Executives from Across the State event in Dillard Auditorium. In the spring semester, I was honored to be able to serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the honor induction ceremony of my department, History, Politics, and Social Justice. This Ceremony commemorated candidates for induction into Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Phi Sigma. and Pi Sigma Alpha.
Research: In the Fall, I was honored to be able to research with the UJIMA project through the WSSU Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). In this project, I was able to discuss the impact colonialism had on the politics of Cameroon and how France, Great Britain, and Germany were involved. In the Spring, I was also able to do a Less Development Profile Project for Urban Geography, where I discussed Bujumbura, Burundi, in East Africa. In this project, I was able to research. The city itself has a history, along with its population. its projections for the future, its biggest issues, its future plans, its successes, and its natural resources.
The Future: As I assume my new position as president of the Justice Studies Club and Vice President of the DMV Metro Rams Club, I am excited to see what the future holds, and I am excited to continue the success of these organizations here at Winston-Salem State University.
Honorable Mentions: I would also like to give a special thank you to my mentors, Dr. Denise Nation and Dr. Jack S. Monell, PhD, for supporting me and helping me throughout this academic year. Additionally, I would like to thank WSSU Career Development Services for the very educational CIAA Excursion Experience in Baltimore, MD, along with Adobe and the C. G. O’Kelly Library, for giving my peers and me wonderful opportunities.
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