International student awarded for service to the community
Jonathan White
Issue date: 11/16/09 Section: Features
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According to the release for the event, the International Student of the Year Award is presented to an international student who has gone beyond the call of duty in their contributions to the University and their host country, the United States. Business Professor David Jamison was also awarded the International Awareness Appreciation Award for "eagerly promoting international awareness at SC State."
The Collegian was fortunate to speak with Wilkes who shared her experience with us.
Q : How do you feel about winning the International Student of the Year award?
A : I was surprised because a number of other international students also deserved this award. I honestly didn't consider myself in the running, because I didn't think I did that much. It was only when I was asked to submit my resume that I actually sat and zeroed in on what I've done in the time that I've been here; a focus on activities geared towards the betterment of the community of Orangeburg and America as a whole. I never intended to be recognized for any of it, so this award was honestly a surprise and definitely a form of encouragement to continue doing whatever I can to help others
Q: What is your favorite thing about SC State?
A. I love SC State for granting me the opportunity to further my education. I am also grateful that this institution believes in diversity and has given so many other students an opportunity to study here. I have gained friends from so many corners of America, and so many parts of the world that my experience here has been absolutely enriching.
Q. What is your least favorite thing about SC State?
A. Honestly, I wish more students here could appreciate the opportunity of gaining a good college education. As an international student it was hard for me and I can not take this opportunity for granted.
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