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-045- THE INTELLECTUALS iR cs i' JM: I’m still working on it! I doubt myself a ne 1 lot. Constantly. I think it’s helpful; but pres- n 8 i ently, it keeps me in a state of uncertainty. I || think that’s a good thing, though. It reminds ra ‘ I me that I never know everything, that I ha il ven’t experienced everything and that there 0f |j is always more to understand. I always say b? N that I write my ideas and beliefs in pencil. ' n 8 ft They’re always moving and susceptible to ^ N change. Doubt allows me to trust in myself |Q I- p but keep a humility because I can always ™ I be wrong. H SR: What have you done to create balance h between academics and social activities? U JM: I have to schedule. I have a planner M and write everything in it, from eating to the H things I need to accomplish in a given day. I H plan things out and make sure that I’m allo- ial? k eating time to my classes and my friends. I also am intentional about being singu- S larly focused. I try not to over lap work and social time. mi If I’m working, I’m IP ITCHTO Vv working and if I’m A relaxing, I’m ff relaxing and L r n °t spending n time thinking ■ about work. SR: What are your post-grad uate aspirations? M pf^ : ,.^gi2|i3§r' JM: Post under grad, I plan on going to grad school. I am considering a Masters of Development Practice or a doctorate in Sociology. Ulti- :hal- b* mately, I want to work to get resources to un- mderprivileged groups. I think that’s going to my Stake many different forms from writing edu- the acation policy to working with communities able a in different countries to see what resources /orld ithey need and seeing how they can be best eave a allocated to them. , ead- 3 ill- p Matthew Young le to [J Senior/Biology Major, Spanish Minor j ex k Los Angeles, CA ugM F e an iSR: What does it mean to be an intellectual? and jlMY: Being an intellectual does not revolve ho# iaround how much knowledge or mental ca- ipacity someone possesses. An intellectual I re- prepresents a person who has an inner desire ■ to learn and understand as much as he or she can. Therefore, intellectuals may not always know the ins-and-outs of everything, but once they come across anything they do not know, they work tirelessly to understand the subject matter to improve not only their lives but also the lives of others. SR: What things do you do to grow and chal lenge your intellectual capabilities? MY: Before entering Morehouse, my father continually said that Morehouse and the whole AUC is filled with “nuggets of gold.” It did not take long for me to realize that these “golden nuggets” represented the people in the AUC and the wisdom they pos sess. Surrounding myself with these people of various backgrounds and experiences has allowed me to become a more cultur ally conscious and well-rounded individual. Also, initiating conversations that dealt with my professors’ expertise challenged me to refine my knowledge and reinforced the fact that I will always be in a constant state of learning. SR: How have you overcome self-doubt re garding your intellect? MY: I often questioned my abilities in my time in the AUC. Being surrounded by so many brilliant women and men has been ex tremely inspiring, yet I would wonder how I could keep up with the academic intelli gence and social acuity of my fellow peers. To overcome my self-doubt, I kept remind ing myself that we all learn at different pac es. By taking things at my own.pace, I was able to bijgak down things into my own lan guage, which helped reinforce my conceptu al knowledge of what I was studying. SR: What have you done to create balance between academics and social activities? MY: Time management was a challenge during my undergraduate career. However, although academics could be overwhelm ing at points, I purposely made time to do what I loved to do. Studying effectively for a fixed time proved to be more effective over studying all day and night. There were many nights that I spent in the books, but electing hours of free time kept me sane. Balance is relative to everyone, but there is always time for one’s passions. SR: What are your post-graduate aspira tions? MY: After graduation, I will be on my way to medical school. As of now, I am interested in primary care, specifically family medicine or pediatrics. As a future physician, I aim to serve as an advocate for my patients in underserved populations and communities. In all of this, I hope to live by my motto of being a man for others.