Nena Ugwuomo of Howard University
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Tell us about yourself,
Nena
My name is Nena Ugwuomo, my nickname is Nena You! I am a
Sophomore International Business Major at Howard University.
I’m concentrating in finance, and minoring in
Spanish.
What are your plans for the
future?
With my degree I
will become an Ambassador to a Latin American
country.
What song is stuck in your head, right
now?
“Unstoppable” by
Santogold
What’s the last movie you saw? Any
good?
"Crooklyn" by Spike
Lee it was great!
Nena, what would you like people to know about
you?
What I'd like people to really
know about me is that my main purpose in life is to love, give, serve, and add
value to the lives of those around me. If people become genuine
believers in serving, their potential to leave a legacy on their college
campuses, communities, and the global world are truly limitless.
I'm committed to my faith, family, learning and serving
humanity. Despite my high marks, leadership activity, and community
involvement, I continuously face financial plight due to my school's extreme
lack of funding for qualified students.
I
thank God for organizations like the Thurgood Marshall fund because they provide
students like me with the funds needed to stay in
school.
Do you have any interesting tips/tricks/activities to
make extra money for
school?
SCHOLARSHIPS: Apply. Apply.
APPLY! There are so many local, civil, and
national organizations who genuinely want to help students receive the college
educations that they deserve.
Many
students stop applying for scholarships after their college bill is paid for,
unaware that money credited to ones account after tuition and fees are paid in
full, will be refunded back to the student in the form of a check. So
winning essay contests here and there can add up to big bucks in one’s
pockets.
Also
talk with your schools financial aid officer and your department
chair. Many students may choose not to attend school at the last
minute, making more funds available to other students in need.
Do
not be afraid to approach your advisors, department chairs, or
provost. These individuals are put in their respective positions for
the sole purpose of serving their
students.
Tell us, what’s the biggest misconception people have
about YOUR
generation?
One of the biggest
misconceptions about my generation is that we are selfish and
unmotivated. Many adults are shocked to see how active
college students are in their local, national and global communities.
Through organizations
like Jumpstart,
Headstart, and Engineers Without Borders, we are
bringing back the fundamental philosophy of helping and reviving humanity.
How does your generation think differently about Making
a Difference?
My generation
really understands the value of serving and adding genuine value to the lives of
others. My institution of higher learning, Howard University, has many
organizations that are committed to developing the minds of D.C. youth, building
up communities abroad, and empowering the minds of future generations.
Nena, what have you done to Make a Difference in the
Community?
I make a difference in my community by adding genuine value to the
lives of those around me. I understand the true purpose of life which
is to serve those around you.
Whether I'm reading to a child in my Jumpstart classroom, planning
sustainability efforts in Kenya, describing the wonders of college to my local
mentees, sending friends the countless scholarships available on the web, or
simply giving a friend a hug, I strive to make the daily lives of those around
me joyous and memorable.
How can people connect with
you?
If you have any questions on
anything you can contact me at Nena You on facebook.com or jstart.org, ewb-hu.org, greentheblock.net, and at phlatworld.com.
You
can help students like Nena by getting a quote through Allstate’s Quote for
Education Program. $5.00 is donated to the Thurgood Marshall College
Fund for every auto quote before September 30th,
2009.*
Consider helping out, it’s an easy way to Make a
Difference. Also, you may find out that you could be saving a lot of
money!
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