A 网曝吃瓜 graduating senior found comfort on the hill during her undergraduate career.
Kia Arnell Brooks, a criminal justice major from Louisville, said she chose Kentucky State because she wanted to experience an HBCU, but not too far away from home.
鈥淚鈥檓 a very family-oriented person and this fit me because it鈥檚 a university close to home,鈥� Brooks said.
Brooks was a member of the cheerleading squad for three years.
鈥淢y best memories here were cheerleading and traveling to many places I鈥檝e never been, making lifelong friends and unforgettable memories,鈥� Brooks said.
Brooks said her best advice to current students is to never give up.
鈥淣o matter how many obstacles are thrown in your way, push through and stay hungry,鈥� Brooks said. 鈥淜nowledge is power and the degree is the goal.鈥�
Brooks plans to pursue a master鈥檚 degree while entering the task force of the Louisville metro police department.