Brandon

“My first year…I was doing everything that college students shouldn’t be doing.”

Brandon teaches in the Business Department at Harold Washington College. He is a first-generation college student who attended the University of Missouri and majored in journalism and advertising. Brandon recounts some challenges he had while in college, and reports that his biggest obstacle in college was developing confidence that he belonged there. While a student, he found it extremely important to develop relationships with faculty members. His message to students: “utilize your faculty members.”

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Brandon

01:07 What made you decide to go to college?

04:55 What was your experience in undergrad?

12:08 What was the biggest obstacle you faced?

13:22 What supports did you use?