![]() ![]() To Potomac State, a community college in West Virginia, and helped me get financial aid. Me the importance of an education: how it can generate career opportunities, give you life skills and give you pride in yourself. Fisher became my father figure-he still is today-and showed I just wanted to get by in high school and go to work. We were poor-I was one of several grandchildren raised by my late grandmother, Mrs. In my family had received a four-year degree from a college. He asked me how I envisioned my life after high school, what were my plans. Fisher on a basketball court in Laurel, Md., when I was 16. I can give to others the encouragement and motivation to move forward that was given to me. I plan to continue my involvement with First Generation so With the First Generation College Bound family has extended past the college experience. Generation College Bound were vital and the knowledge and care passed along go a far longer way than most would expect. I now provide the same type of assistance to other young people who are considering college education. I earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in 2003 from the University of the Arts and a master’s degree in arts management in 2007 from George Mason Through his support and the support of First Generation College Bound, To transfer colleges, and again he provided me with very helpful information. A year later I returned for yet more advice from Mr. He was extremely helpful in assisting with the planning of my college future. Fisher who gave me some advice about financial aid among other things. I was approached by my mother aboutįirst Generation College Bound about mid-senior year and she connected me with Mr. My parents had not gone to college, yet knew of my strong desire to attend and tried to help me in any way they could. Loretta Thompson Deputy Director of Programs, Sitar Arts Center He thought I was fully capable, even when I didn’t have that type of belief in myself, and made me push for something higher. Fisher and First Generation College Bound. Looking back, I’m sure I would not be going to such prestigious schools if it wasn’t for Mr. Fisher was a huge help he’s an expert in how to get more money from various When it came time to deal with financial aspects of law school, again Mr. ![]() programs along with law schools my senior year. Making the dean’s list a couple of times and won a prestigious research fellowship. Fisher advised me on how to better use my time and how to immerse myself in the new culture. I wasn’t coming from an affluent background.Īlso, the course work was very rigorous. Williams is in the country and it’s very, very affluent. I was accepted at Williams, but found it extremely difficult my first semester because of the culture shock and the rigorousĬourse work. One in particular was Williams College in Massachusetts, one of the top colleges in the country, where he did a lot of advocating on my behalf. He also made a lot of calls to universities where he thought I would be a good fit. ![]() He took me and my mom stepīy step through the college application and financial aid process. I did get into trouble here and there, and Mr. There was always a temptation to do what was considered cool, and cool didn’t I stayed in contact when I got to high school. He became a mentorĪnd second father figure. Fisher two or three times a week, during lunch periods, free periods or after school. My teacher introduced me to him in sixth grade because she thought he could help make sure I stayed on the right He didn’t know me from Adam when he first met me, but over these 16 years heĪnd First Generation College Bound have been a huge part of my professional and personal development. Fisher was an encourager all the way through. I earned a master’s in human resource management in 2001 from the University of Maryland Fisher gave me wonderful advice about graduate school. I graduated from A&T, I worked for American Express, but after two years I realized I didn’t want to stay with the company in the capacity I was I submitted my application, went down to A&T and got accepted in the dean of admissions’ office. In the meantime, he had me enroll in a SAT prep workshop, which increased my SAT score 90 Fisher contacted the dean of admissionsĪnd got me an appointment to meet with the dean in person. I had always wanted to attend North Carolina A&T, but when I applied, I got denied. Mr.įisher later came by the house to talk to the three of us about the college application and financial aid process. My parents both had attended college, but neither had graduated. I was a junior in high school when my mother attended a workshop Mr. ![]()
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