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Founded in 1883, Stetson University is a nationally ranked private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida.

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Melissa Ndiaye

Melissa Ndiaye

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Major: Psychology
Minor: Africana Studies
Class Year: 2022

Involvements on Campus:

President - Black Student Association
Miss CSA - Caribbean Student Association
Senator (Diversity And Inclusion Committee) - Student Government Association
Resident Assistant
W.I.S.E Leader- Woke Independent Student Empowerment

What I Like to Do on Weekends:

I like to take my dog to the park nearby campus.

My Favorite Class at Stetson:

Black Horror Film Class with Dr. Chesya Burke. I love this class because it gave me the opportunity to look at horror through a different lens. I am a big horror buff so it was nice to watch some horror classics and critically analyze them.

Advice to Prospective Students:

My advice for prospective students is to choose the college that resonates the most with your values as a person and what they can provide you to further your educational career.

Favorite Place on Campus:

My favorite place on campus is the Cross Cultural Center. I consider this building as a safe space on campus where I can de-stress and be productive at the same time.