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Reflection- Jevaughn Hogan

Posted by Christopher Lester

Hello CSS Community: My name is Jevaughn Hogan and I am currently a sophomore double majoring in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Physiology & Neurobiology and Public Health Science.

The College Success Scholars Program has helped me grow as both a mentor and a student during my time at the University. I recently declared a double degree in Biological Sciences: Physiology and Neurobiology and Public Health Science. However, my workload was difficult to handle. I was very involved on campus and I wanted to preach my mentees to do the same because of the networking opportunity and the connections you form in college. But, one thing I failed to drive home was time management. I talked about making a schedule and attempting to make time for everything you desire in college. However, I have learned that sometimes it is best to let a hobby go if you know it is having a detrimental effect on your academic performance. It is important to put time into things that will accelerate you forward, and not leave you stagnant or behind. This is something I will continue to preach to my mentees for the remainder of my tenure as a Team Leader.

Another principle College Success Scholars program instilled in me is to never give up on your aspirations. As a freshman, I just knew that my road to medicine would be smooth. But, that quickly changed my freshman year in college. I saw leadership roles and internships that required a 2.5 or 3.0 grade point average. Having an insufficient grade point average is one thing. But, not being able to apply knowing that you could have a great chance of getting the position is another. My grade point average still weighs heavy on my conscience. I have been in the College Success Scholars program enough to see that giving up is never an option. There are endless opportunities to reach for. I may not get the popular internships or research experiences. It may take longer for me to get professional experience than my fellow brothers. However, I must stand strong not only as a CSS Team Leader, but as a Resident Assistant in Centreville Hall. I stand for something and I will continue to stand for myself.

CSS Scholar & Team Leader,
Jevaughn Hogan

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College Success Scholars was the first thing I knew about at Maryland. I came in not knowing what a bachelor’s degree was, what I wanted to study, or even how to get a degree. All I knew was that I wanted to succeed and work as hard as I could to be the first in my family to get a college degree. Through CSS, I not only was able to learn about how to succeed in college, but most importantly, make friends in order for my experience to not be as daunting. Through Dr. Lester’s unconditional mentorship and support, even when I did not have a dollar for textbooks, I double majored, minored, came out with a full-time job and in the evenings am in the Public Policy Master’s Program. I like to measure my success not by what I have been able to acquire through my education, but the number of lives I am now able to serve as an example for, as well as the students I now mentor based on my past experiences. Thank you CSS and Dr. Lester for believing in me.

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