Jackson Darnell Brown
What is the most fundamental change you’ve experienced since your time as a first-year student?
I would say how I approach problems. Instead of jumping in quick to find a solution, now I try and better understand the problem before rushing a solution.
What non-academic experience at Wake Forest was most meaningful to you?
Joining my Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi and being a Resident Advisor.
What song or songs will always remind you of your time at Wake Forest? Why?
Probably a gospel song because God is Amazing.
Wake Forest’s Pro Humanitate motto is a guiding philosophy for many students and alumni. Did it have an impact on your student experience and has it influenced your plans for the future?
It did because I joined a service oriented fraternity in Kappa Alpha Psi my Freshman year.
What was your favorite class outside your major or minor areas of study and why did it appeal to you?
Summer Management Program because it gave me an insight into the realm of business through the Wake Forest Lens.
Wake Forest has lots of traditions, and sometimes students create their own. Do you have a favorite Wake Forest tradition?
Rolling the quad after a big win and Pitsgiving.
What surprised you most about your Wake Forest experience?
The people I met along the way.
Who most impacted your Wake Forest experience?
Gene Washington in ResLife.
What was the most rewarding experience you had as a Wake Forest student?
Hopefully soon to be graduating 🙂
Imagine you return to campus for your 10-year reunion. What do you hope will remain the same? What do you hope will be different?
I hope the food will remain the same because I love the food. And I hope the number of minorities here goes up.
Now that you are a graduating student, what advice do you wish you could have given yourself as an incoming student four years ago?
Doing more research before picking a major and telling myself that things are going to be OK.
Compare your career plans as a first-year student with your career plans now. Why did your plans change or not change?
As a first year I just wanted to get through, but now as a senior I want to push further and further my education.