"Always Market Yourself"- Interview with Dr. Demi Washington soundbites

     The Communications major just added a new face to Turner D at South Carolina State University. Dr. Demi Washington is one of the newest teachers at South Carolina State, joining the school for the first time in person. He has been teaching online communications classes since 2020, but found his way onto campus for personal reasons. Here are a couple of soundbites from his interview.

Click the picture to be taken to his SCSU Bio.

Dr. Washington began by telling us about why he chose communications and how he landed back in his field.

He then gave us students some advice on how to deal with companies and manage the workforce.

Dr. Washington finishes off our conversation, saying that media is a hustle, demonstrating multiple ways we can make money and keep money.

Our class conversation with Dr. Washington was very insightful and refreshing. He reassured us that we have multiple ways to make money. Communications is a bountiful career path.

My Big Day Remembered

     I have always wanted to be an HBCU queen; it was something I knew I had to have as a part of my legacy on this campus. Like most little girls, I always imagined myself wearing a tiara and serving the community. My big day is about my interview for the Royal Court and a big dress debacle.

Click here or on the picture to read a little more information on the history of HBCU Royal Courts

     I was hesitant for a week, but then I decided to go for it. I went through the process of turning my resume in and writing my platform, then came the interview. Leading up to the day, I was running around trying to find the perfect interview dress. I resembled a chicken with its head cut off. I needed something that was the perfect mix of business professional and pageant interview ( I am a pageant girl after all.) I went to multiple stores on multiple days. Between trying on all of these dresses and listening to my boyfriend's and best friend's opinions, I finally found something I liked. Since I found the dress, the only thing left to do was to prepare for the actual interview. The day was Thursday, September 4^th, 2025. Everything I did that day was very calculated. My interview was at 5pm, because I didn’t want it to be too early or too late.  My dress had to be perfect, and I definitely had to be calm. I don't have classes on Thursday, so I had the whole day to prepare.

     During my preparation, I printed out my resume, making sure everything was clear, concise, and without error. As I went over everything, I looked down at myself. I did not like my dress anymore. I realized it didn't fit the occasion, and if I wanted this like I swore I did, I'd have to get another dress. That realization ended up working out in my favor. I went back to one of the dress shops, and they had just put out new dresses in my size. The perfect size, fit, and style basically sprang off the shelf. I then proceeded with the rest of my day.

    This day just so happened to coincide with Convocation, so I was busy. I took a little time after that to settle my nerves. Then came the big moment.... Click here to hear the rest of My Big Day story. 

Communications Connection Interview with Jalyn Woodbury

 This past week, I interviewed Jalyn Woodbury, a Junior Journalism Communications student hailing from Florence, South Carolina. During our interview, she shared a little bit about her future aspirations, planned projects, and goals from the esteemed South Carolina State University. Click here to hear her interview.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jalyn. She is extremely insightful. We both have big dreams for our futures and South Carolina State. 

Click here to go to Jalyn's blog.

Click here to hear my interview with Jalyn!