Name: Alyson Thomas
College:Oakland University
What Excites you most about going to college? Growing as student, academically and becoming a better writer. I am a social butterfly, I want to join the Black student Union as the president or secretary and becoming an independent young woman.
What does BLM mean to you as a new student: The BLM movement is imperative for where I’m
Going. OU is a PWI (predominantly white institution) I feel like this movement has made me more aware of what to expect even on or off campus. I went to Renaissance, which was basically like an HBCU, this will be different for Me. This has prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Advice to Current Highschool Student: Do not take any day for granted. You wake up one day as a freshman and the next day a scenario. Don’t be afraid to step Out of Your curiosity. I say “You dropped the ball, so what? get back in the game” don’t be too hard on yourself if you fall, but you can’t stay down.
Personal Statement
Hello Everyone my name is Alyson Thomas and I am a proud Renaissance High School graduate. I’d just like to say thank you for choosing my essay out of hundreds of entries, it felt like I wrote the entry essay a hundred times before I submitted it and my hard work paid off so I’d just like to say thank you!
Favorite Quote:
“You dropped the ball? So what. Get back in the game!” – Alyson Thomas
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