Qiana - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Qiana describes her experiences at IUP. 1:27, 3.42 MB

Robert E. Cook Honors College student Qiana Lightner is a people person. She likes studying them, likes mentoring them, and likes working with them. And, she’s busy.

Pursuing dual majors in Anthropology and Sociology, she would like to become involved in community activism after she graduates, but her future plans also include earning a Ph.D. degree and concentrating on researching the obstacles students face thriving in a college environment.

“My ultimate goal is to improve our communities in one form or another. I believe true help does not come from simply giving but from teaching as well. To improve our communities and help the people within them, we must provide them with the proper tools. I feel the best tool you can provide is education,” Qiana said.

Qiana, a McNair Scholar, also has a passion for things Latin and so is seeking dual minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies and is a member of the Latin Student Organization. This interest took her to Universidad de Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico through an IUP study abroad program.

“It was one of the best experiences of my life. I no longer feared speaking in Spanish, and I learned a lot about myself as I tried to adjust to a different lifestyle.”

Being a resident assistant and an advisor to the Residence Hall Association is one of her most joyful experiences.

“I am able to watch how quickly students, especially freshmen, grow and progress in one year,” she said. “I’m there to help them through some of their most difficult situations. As an advisor to the Residence Hall Council, I assist in developing educational and fun programs.”

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