Building a Bridge
From Jeffrey Eugene to Myiah Davis
When first learning that the infamous Jeffrey Eugene was assigned to be my mentor , I was enthused , overjoyed , and excited ! I first met Jeffrey my Freshmen year as a laid back , down-to- earth student leader from Georgia who was an easy to talk to kind guy . From then on I kept hearing all these inspiring stories about what this man Jeffrey Eugene has done on campus while maintaining a remarkable GPA , in a sense I have aspired to be like Jeffrey Eugene . The legacy Jeffrey has left on Hampton University ’ s campus has been unmatched and is unparalleled to the point that if anybody says , “ Yea you know Jeffery ,” they respond “ Jeffrey Eugene ?” I went in with the knowledge that Jeffrey was a very smart , talented man , who knew what he was doing and that there was a great deal of information , ideas , and tips that could be learned from him .
The ten standout ideas I learned from Jeffrey include : 1 ) Never be afraid to go against the grain . 2 ) Take in the advice of others 3 ) Stay true to yourself 4 ) Don ’ t take any afforded opportunities for granted 5 ) Keeping an open line of communication is vital 6 ) Have a plan of action 7 ) Make sure you are happy with yourself , where you are , and where you want to be 8 ) Be prepared to answer questions about yourself 9 ) Understand that everybody has a schedule 10 ) Being patient and determined are important characteristics to have .
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