Class of Fall 2023 Where Are They Headed? Briana Tshiona
Winston-Salem State University celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of Fall 2023 as they “Depart to Serve” the larger community using the knowledge and skills they developed in their time at the university.
Chancellor Anthony Graham congratulated the Class of Fall 2023 by saying “You’ve focused on what was important in terms of your academics, but you’ve also taken the time to grow professionally and personally. You are well positioned to go out into the world and become a transformative servant leader.”
Name: Briana Tshiona
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Major: Social Work
Briana Tshiona was a member of the Epsilon Tau Sigma Honor Society for Allied Health while at WSSU.
What is your next step?
After graduating, I will be attending Louisiana State University (LSU) in the spring for my master’s degree. After that, I plan to work in hospice care.
How has WSSU helped to develop you as a person?
WSSU has helped me come out of my shell and interact with others more. I have also created wonderful relationships with all my professors in my program.
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about attending WSSU?
Some advice I would give would be to create a solid relationship between themselves and their professors because it will allow them to be very successful.
Are there particular faculty or staff who supported or inspired you?
The staff member who really inspired me was Dr. Douglas Bates. He really showed me how important social work is and how social workers play a major role in how society functions.
Who has encouraged you on your college journey?
My family has encouraged me throughout my entire college journey and have been very supportive. My professors as well have encouraged me to continue to reach my goals as a social worker by getting my master’s degree so I can work with any population I choose.
How has WSSU prepared you to pursue your ultimate goals?
WSSU has prepared me to pursue my goals by providing me with the tools of a social worker in every class.
