Nancy
“I remembered that [my professor] was once a student.”
Nancy will graduate from Harold Washington in Spring of 2019 with a concentration in communications. She is a first-generation college student and a first-generation American. She recounts her early struggles: failing a philosophy test, and working to get over her pride to ask her professors for help. But, she explains, she realized that even her most intimidating professor was once a student too. Nancy appreciated the supports at Harold Washington and used the Wellness Center, faculty office hours, student clubs, support from peers, study groups, and other campus resources.
Note: Nancy’s video has blank space between each answer, so be sure to fast forward or use the timestamps.
Topics Addressed
(All timestamps are linked in the YouTube comments.)
Intro & Background 0:00
Your Big "WHY" 1:10
Picking a Major 2:09
Staying Motivated Despite Setbacks 3:47
Moment of Doubt 5:45
Asking for Help 6:42
Resources & Supports: Wellness Center 8:04
Resources & Supports: Faculty 9:40
Resources & Supports: Clubs & Orgs 10:47
Resources & Supports: Peers 12:56
Resources & Supports: Study Groups 14:20
Resources & Supports: Other Campus Resources 15:16
How would you define success? 16:05
What is the purpose of a college education? 16:28
Best thing about City College? 16:43
Message to Students 17:06
Message to Faculty: Most Influential Professor 17:35
Message to Faculty: How to be Approachable 18:05
