Alumni Profiles
Ashley Milton
Class of 2006 SEED Graduate at Connecticut College
Q: In what ways did SEED prepare you for college?
A: “SEED’s boarding program prepared me for college because I already knew what it was like to be away from home. Also, the administration was very supportive of the students both academically and socially.”
Q: How do SEED and your college compare?
A: “They are actually very, very different, since SEED’s students are mostly black and at Connecticut College only a small percentage of the students are black. But, for college I wanted something that was different from what I had experienced, and also something that was similar to the work force that I want to be a part of when I’m finished with school.”
Q: How does college compare to your expectations?
A: “Academically, I thought it would be much more challenging, because a lot of students here went to private high schools, but SEED prepared me better than I expected. Socially, I had to do a little more adjusting, but that’s okay.”
Q: Describe your favorite college class so far.
A: “This year, my favorite class was The History of Hip Hop. We went through its whole history, from 1979 to the present. We discussed the political, economic and social factors that contribute to the hip hop culture. It was the most creative course I took as well.”
Q: What do you do when you aren’t in classes?
A: “When I’m not in class, I’m doing school work, at my off-campus job, sleeping and watching TV. I’m also involved in Umoja, the black organization on campus.”
Q: How has college changed you?
A: “College has made me more mature, since I’m actually on my own. At SEED you’re on your own since you’re away from home, but you aren’t totally on your own. Now, I make decisions without consulting anyone, and have to deal with the consequences of my decisions. I’ve stepped a little bit into the adult world.”
Q: What 3 adjectives would you say best describe you?
A: Today, the three adjectives that best describe me are anxious, motivated and tired. I say anxious because I’m eager about the summer job I have lined up at home. I’m motivated for next year, because I want to do better as a sophomore than I did as a freshman. Freshman year was a stepping stone for me and I have everything planned out for next year. Lastly, I’m tired because I’ve been writing papers and staying up late trying to get things done. I have a final and three papers due at the end of the week, and my family is coming up on Saturday to bring me home for the summer, and I still have to pack!”
Q: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
A:“In five years, I see myself in graduate school studying psychology, hopefully working toward a PhD.”
