Giavanna Lofton

Joining the writing center as a student tutor was a great decision. Not only did I have the opportunity to connect with professors like Mr. Carlson, but I also had the chance to support our Claflin students in every way. The students I tutored were always nice and put crazy amounts of effort into their academics. It was enlightening to give words of encouragement and be able to tell someone that I can help if they need it. I enjoyed this experience and will be looking forward to doing it next semester.

I attended the campus cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s day with the National Society of Leadership and Successful. To see the Claflin community come together for a good cause really made me happy. I enjoyed helping make our campus bright and beautiful with my Claflin family!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has been effective in many states in the U.S. I have experience using these resources considering I am a college student. I also learned that these SNAP benefits can be used to help family members who might be incarcerated or in an unlikely situation. I love this idea of giving college students and families in need the right information and resources that are sustainable in this economy.

I completed everything that was required for me to move into the fall semester successfully. I am happy to have the opportunity to meet with my success coach and talk to her about things such as the FAFSA and pre-registration.

I watched Six Triple Eight 3/31/25 and the movie was very insightful and heartwarming. I was delighted to see this movie as a recommendation for community service hours and hope to watch more stories like this one.

I participated in packing the pantry 2/28/2025 and I enjoyed talking and demonstrating teamwork amongst my peers.

I attended the career expo on Thursday, February 20, 2025. I had the pleasure of meeting some influential companies that offer amazing opportunities. It was exciting to network and make connections with people I could potentially work beside when I graduate college.

I applied for two scholarships; one was a UNCF McNally Scholarship, and the other was a Sallie Mae no-essay scholarship on Niche.com. These two websites are very beneficial for any college student who are looking to apply for scholarships quickly and easily. These scholarships, if awarded, will allow me to focus on my college career and career goals after graduation.

I made an appointment to get my blood drawn at 2:15pm, August 28, 2024. I was not able to donate blood because my hemoglobin levels were not at the desired point. I was so close, however, because of the rules and amount of blood I would be potentially losing, I still was not able to manage. It was a smooth experience for me overall.