Campus Life Lessons

by Malaika Booker-Wright

Going away to college was an unforgettable experience. In fact, it played a major role in shaping me into the woman I am today.

I didn’t know anyone when I got to North Carolina in June of 1991. I guess being friendly helped me to get as many friends as I did. Let’s see. There was Latisha, Natasha, Tanika, Shalinda, and Melina; five beautiful Virginians. Latisha, Natasha, and Tanika were best friends in high school. Shalinda and Melina had been enemies until they became roommates in college.

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