We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below.

Kaseba Chibweth

You have to get comfortable with failure because failing is not always the end all be all. If you’re failing then you are still learning. It is important to always stay in a position to learn. Read more>>

Tran Ta

I learned that it was important to have an open mind and not get fixated on preconceived notions of who you think you should be. Despite starting in pre-med, I eventually pursued a double degree in the liberal arts. Read more>>

Candace Orange

Ten years ago, I walked across the stage at Clark Atlanta University, diploma in hand, with the echo of our motto, “Find a Way or Make One,” reverberating in my mind. Read more>>

Jacob Stiefel

There are 2 topics that immediately come to mind when thinking about most important lessons learned in school. The first I believe is such a huge part of who I’ve grown (and continue to grow) into as a human. Read more>>