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“I transferred here from SLCC to be an English major, but I’ve been
meaning to change to a double major in screenwriting and creative
writing. Originally, I was born in New Orleans, but I grew up in
Nigeria and spent most of my time there. Around when I was in the
seventh grade, a teacher that just came to our school encouraged
us to start writing short stories. It was mostly for fun, but then I got
into recreation reading. I just love it! Personally, I don’t really have a
favorite book or movie. If i take the time to read or watch something,
I just love it! One of the first books I ever read was The Alchemist. My
mom had actually forced me to read it because at the time, I had
hated recreational reading. I got really into the story. It was the first
novel I had ever read, so that inspired me too. I’m just a girl from a
town in Nigeria who wants to write books and stuff for TV. I hope I will
be able to achieve my goal, and I think LSU will help me get there.”