Name: Jada Hamilton
College: Oakland University
What excites you most about going to college?
A chance to explore a whole new world of adulthood and responsibilities. Being a better person.
What does BLM mean to you as a new Black college student?
With their being so many setbacks and stereotypes about being a Black student that won’t make it out of Detroit, its good that BLM brings awareness to not count us out. More people need to be aware of the effect racism has had on society.
What is your advice for current High School students?
Make sure you have your work done. Stay focused and prioritize yourself.
Personal Statement
A dream does not turn into reality through magic ; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. Success requires 99 %percent perspirations and 1 %percent inspiration. Success is the result of hard work, learning from your mistakes, loyalty, persistence and perfection. Thomas Edison has once said, “ There is no substitute for hard work”. It reminds me of a time when I was younger. I played chess competitively, growing up playing a sport in which many African American girls did not play especially from Detroit, many viewed me and my fellow teammates as inferior opponents who were not going anywhere in life. For years me and my teamed studied and practiced chess from sun up to sun down until we were too tired to lift another chess piece. Our hard work and determination has resulted in my team and I to become National chess champions, becoming Michigan’s top ranked female players and being one of the most feared players in chess.
Favorite Quote
“There is no substitute for hard work“
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