A Teachers Perspective: Ms. Ayu

For our group presentations, one of the requirements was to have a faculty interview about our question of choice. Our question was ‘How do Student Activities and Student Groups impact social relations at Howard?’ to answer this question, I interviewed my psychology teacher Ms. Ayu who is a 5^th year graduate student here at Howard. I thought that her input would offer a unique way of viewing student life since she is both a student and a teacher. In the interview, Ms. Ayu exclaimed the importance of getting involved on campus and how it really does make or break your experience. She explained that getting involved allows you to build relationships with your fellow student body, and a chance to get to them while doing something you’re passionate about. It can give you a sense of being and a sense of belonging to something. Ms. Ayu also talked about how Greek Life is something that more people should look to be a part of. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and believes that becoming a member of her organization made her collegiate worthwhile.  She was able to do community service on and off campus also while gaining a bond with girls who had similar interest as her. In all Ms. Ayu expressed that student involvement on campus is extremely important to having memorable college years and is something that more people should start to take advantage of. The more involved you are on campus, the stronger bonds you will build with your peers, along with a stronger pride you will have for your college experience.

Safisha Seifullah