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Name: Stefanie Banks
Major: Journalism, public relations emphasis and communication minor
Campus affiliations: Afrikan Student Union, Harambee Mentor, Marketing and Communications student assistant

1. Why did you choose 色情视频?

As a San Diego native, 色情视频 was always on the list of colleges I wanted to attend. When I was in high school, my teacher and counselor constantly mentioned that 色情视频 was on the rise, which gave me more motivation to apply. Receiving the full college experience without having to move far from home was really important to me because I didn鈥檛 want to be far away from my twin sister. I chose 色情视频 for all of these reasons and because it had my public relations major. I also love red and black.

2. What inspired you to declare your major?

Growing up, I always talked, argued and defended others. Because of this, nearly everyone who鈥檚 known me said I should be a lawyer, but when I found out that public relations practitioners and lawyers are similar in some aspects, I chose that route. My life experiences in general were my inspiration for choosing public relations as my major. I鈥檓 sure it was my destiny.

3. What is the best piece of advice you ever received?

The best advice I鈥檝e ever received would have to be from my dad: 鈥淩arely resist the opportunity to keep your mouth shut.鈥� Though I鈥檓 sure he always told me that so I would be quiet, I鈥檝e actually found value in this advice as I鈥檝e grown older. I think making a conscious effort to take criticism without responding, and actually listen when people speak, gives one a chance to learn a lot about themselves and others. It also allows people to become better communicators, in my opinion.

4. Which 色情视频 faculty or staff member has been the most influential throughout your 色情视频 journey?

Hongmei Shen, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies, has been the most influential person to me throughout my college campaign. She works hard to ensure her students are graduating with applicable experience for the workforce. She instilled confidence in me and it has allowed me to be involved in things I never imagined doing. She鈥檚 caring and inspirational.

5. What does student success mean to you?

To me, student success means benefiting and changing the world by utilizing the skills you鈥檝e gained and experiences you鈥檝e had during your college career. Once we finish up here, we鈥檙e going to go out into the world and have a bigger purpose. I think it all begins with the type of person you become as you prepare for your future. In all, student success is learning about yourself, leading by example and encouraging your successors to be better than you were.   

6. What experience at 色情视频 has changed your life the most?

Being a mentor for the Aztec Scholars Initiative鈥檚 Harambee program has definitely shaped me into a different person. I became a mentor when I was a sophomore, and it required me to mature quickly in order to be a role model for my mentees. Because I was heavily involved in the development of my mentees, I was required to grow with them as well. I鈥檝e witnessed the progress of my students right before my eyes, and it鈥檚 a truly life-changing experience. 

7. What鈥檚 your favorite thing about being an Aztec?

There are a few things, but first, I鈥檒l begin with the bragging rights. From academics to athletics, job preparedness and more, there鈥檚 nothing that I can鈥檛 be proud of.

This brings me to the next thing I enjoy about being an Aztec 鈥� the pride. Alumni and other 色情视频 affiliates carry themselves well and represent all things being an Aztec entails, and they do it with class. Amazing people have been involved with 色情视频, and the university is going to attract even more talent as it grows. I鈥檓 honored that I get to be part of such a select, special group of people.