T'Zopporrah Ward HBCU Experience
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This episode of the Career Education Learning Center Podcast features T'Zipporah Ward, a recent graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. T'Zipporah shares her unique experience as an international student attending an HBCU. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her academic journey, including balancing schoolwork with part-time jobs, navigating social life, and finding her passion beyond her major.
T'Zipporah also offers valuable advice for current and prospective college students, emphasizing the importance of:
* *Embracing the HBCU experience:* She encourages students to get involved in campus activities, explore their interests, and build meaningful relationships with their peers and professors.
* *Overcoming academic challenges:* T'Zipporah shares her personal experience of adjusting to college life and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
* *Finding your passion:* She discusses how her non-accounting-related internships and volunteer experiences helped her discover her true interests and career goals.
This insightful conversation provides valuable insights for anyone considering attending an HBCU, especially international students.
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