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Milani Hudson & Ruebena Lebbeney-Bandar

Hey, y'all. It’s Deborah back at it again with another interview! I’m here with Milani and Ruebena, who are Seniors at MVA, to help continue my interview series called, Stayin’ Studious w/ the Seniors! Today’s questions are going to focus on their experience at MVA and their future plans for once they leave MVA!

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Q: What clubs/sports team were you a part of?

Milani: I was in the tour-guiding club with Ms. Cho and Ms.Haskes. It was a fun experience because I was a shy person and I was able to socialize and meet new people.

Ruebena: I didn’t participate in any sports/clubs in-person.

Q: What do you think of all the new clubs?

Milani: Personally, I think it's a good thing. We would always talk about forming new clubs but they never were. More power to y’all and I hope you guys make a lot more!

Ruebena: I agree that it’s a good thing. Getting everyone involved in the school community is good. And if you guys are proactive and keep the clubs it's a good idea!

Q: Looking back to your Freshman to Senior year here at MVA, what were some of your favorite memories?

Milani: 9th grade was a smooth grade as a whole. 10th grade not so much because I didn’t know what to expect. 9th and11th grade were my favorite years. 12th grade not so much because of the changes. In 9th grade it was new and I liked it, 10th grade I didn’t like that much, 11th grade I liked the change and shift, and then covid hit and it didn’t go as I expected. SO 9th and 11th grade were my favorite years.

Ruebena: Personally, not sophomore year because that’s when I came in and I was transitioning. So at the end of sophomore year going into Junior year.

Q: How has the MVA experience changed for you since we are remote?

Milani: Very unmotivated, but I tried my hardest to change that. I never had to be in control of my learning. I missed a couple of assignments just like anyone else, but I’m trying.

Ruebena: I feel like the transition to strictly online was very dramatic. Like knowing you have things to do, but you’re in your house and there’s a lot of distractions. You want to manage two things at the same time, which is difficult, especially Zoom. But I feel like after the first semester we got the hang of it and the second semester should be better, hopefully.

Q: If you had to change one thing about your academic or social life at MVA, what would it be?

Milani: I don’t think I would change anything about my academic life, but for my social life I would be quiet. Like actually being quiet, not just saying being quiet because talking a lot or making too many friends has not brought me the best things. So I would change my outgoing personality, not that being outgoing is bad, but being outgoing with the wrong people or wrong way could not bring you the best company.

Ruebena: Academic wise, I don’t think I’ll change anything, because I don’t think I’m doing bad in school. But social wise, I feel like me and Milani are opposites. I would be more social in school.

Q: Can you describe the college application process for us?

Milani: I completely agree. One word is deadlines, that's all it really is. And it's very overwhelming if you don’t know what you’re doing or without guidance. So Ms. Nappy was very helpful to everyone with the college process, especially if you don't know what you’re doing. If you are very forgetful it's very hard to remember the important deadlines. And after applying, waiting for acceptances is very stressful. You’re wondering where you're getting accepted, if you want to go there, how far it is, etc. All those after thoughts, like your mental health after applying is important as well.

Ruebena: It was really something. Going into it was so overwhelming. Like recommendation letters, who you’re going to choose, and stuff like that. Also the deadlines, if you’re not good remembering the deadlines that was definitely something. Like you had to have a list of when that’s due and that’s due. And like going into the college process you have to have all your documents ready.

Q: Do you have any advice for any freshman or transfer students who are here at MVA for the first time?

Milani: I agree, one thing I would say take advantage of the fact we’re a small community. Yes, we’re 400 kids, but they’ll be the best 400 kids you’ll meet. Don’t say I don’t want to do this because of XYZ, but take advantage of the opportunities that we do have.

Ruebena: Personally, me being a transfer, I would say be more involved in the school community. Depending on who you are, I feel like just getting involved, I know you're in a new environment, but you shouldn’t hold back on getting involved. Interact with others, see what the school has to offer, and things like that.

Q: Anything else you would like to talk about or make aware of to the MVA community or any last-minute advice?

Milani: No, I think we got it all!

Ruebena: No!

Yes, I totally agree! I hope y’all enjoyed this interview with Milani & Ruebena and be sure to comment and react below. Stay tuned for the next interview on Stayin’ Studious w/ the Seniors!

Watch the Interview here! 💻

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Milani Hudson & Ruebena Lebbeney-Bandar

Q: What clubs/sports team were you a part of?

Milani: I was in the tour-guiding club with Ms. Cho and Ms.Haskes. It was a fun experience because I was a shy person and I was able to socialize and meet new people.

Ruebena: I didn’t participate in any sports/clubs in-person.

Q: What do you think of all the new clubs?

Milani: Personally, I think it's a good thing. We would always talk about forming new clubs but they never were. More power to y’all and I hope you guys make a lot more!

Ruebena: I agree that it’s a good thing. Getting everyone involved in the school community is good. And if you guys are proactive and keep the clubs it's a good idea!

Q: Looking back to your Freshman to Senior year here at MVA, what were some of your favorite memories?

Ruebena: Personally, not sophomore year because that’s when I came in and I was transitioning. So at the end of sophomore year going into Junior year.

Q: How has the MVA experience changed for you since we are remote?

Milani: Very unmotivated, but I tried my hardest to change that. I never had to be in control of my learning. I missed a couple of assignments just like anyone else, but I’m trying.

Q: If you had to change one thing about your academic or social life at MVA, what would it be?

Ruebena: Academic wise, I don’t think I’ll change anything, because I don’t think I’m doing bad in school. But social wise, I feel like me and Milani are opposites. I would be more social in school.

Q: Can you describe the college application process for us?

Q: Do you have any advice for any freshman or transfer students who are here at MVA for the first time?

Milani: I agree, one thing I would say take advantage of the fact we’re a small community. Yes, we’re 400 kids, but they’ll be the best 400 kids you’ll meet. Don’t say I don’t want to do this because of XYZ, but take advantage of the opportunities that we do have.

Q: Anything else you would like to talk about or make aware of to the MVA community or any last-minute advice?

Milani: No, I think we got it all!

Ruebena: No!

Yes, I totally agree! I hope y’all enjoyed this interview with Milani & Ruebena and be sure to comment and react below. Stay tuned for the next interview on Stayin’ Studious w/ the Seniors!

Watch the Interview here! 💻

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