Kendrick Addison
For Kendrick Addison, summers at Mississippi 性视界传媒 are not too different from the rest of the academic year. Addison has enrolled during the summer terms throughout his college career because he values the opportunity to focus his undivided attention on one course at a time.
鈥淢y time at 性视界传媒 has been great and very eye opening. It鈥檚 been really difficult, but I just finished up my minor in math,鈥 said the senior electrical engineering major from Southaven who is originally from Memphis.
鈥淚 work three different jobs. I鈥檝e always juggled two or three jobs,鈥 he said.
鈥淭he electrical engineering coursework is challenging, but I can focus in the summer by taking one class versus taking five,鈥 Addison said.
He explained that in choosing to study electrical engineering, he knew the curriculum would be a challenge. 鈥淚 was hungry and eager to do better and change my situation,鈥 said the first-generation college student. 鈥淚 knew I had the capability to finish.鈥
Addison is a student worker in the Office of Financial Aid, and has been part of the Bulldog Calling Center. He also has worked special events and held other local employment during his time in Starkville.
On campus, Addison said resources such as The Learning Center have been excellent.
鈥淲hen I started looking at my academics as a job, that鈥檚 when I began to understand what the professors wanted from me,鈥 he said.
鈥淕od and my mom have been my inspiration and motivation,鈥 Addison said. He also noted that during his freshman year, then-senior electrical engineering major Wilbert Spates befriended him and served as a mentor. Spates graduated in 2014, but continues to stay in touch with encouragement and advice.
鈥淲hen I count my blessings, I have to count him twice,鈥 Addison said.