If you attend Lone Star College-North Harris, then chances are you’ve seen Evangelina Floyd walking to class or volunteering at numerous events on campus. If you aren’t sure, she’s the student whose personality is matched by her bright, colorful makeup and hair.
A first-generation college student, Floyd is currently working on her associate degree with plans to graduate this May and enter the Phlebotomy program. Once you meet her, it’s not a surprise Floyd wants to enter a field where she can help people.
She’s a focused individual who knows what she wants with her time at LSC-North Harris. Academic success is a given. However, it’s not the most important thing. Floyd is more concerned with helping others feel involved and find their place on campus.
Floyd's involvement on campus spans multiple clubs and organizations, serving as Vice President of Activities Team with Student Life and the Student Government Association (SGA), an ambassador for the Student Success Institute, and being included in campus events including CATFLIX and last semester’s First Generation Celebration.
“I can connect with my peers, go to conferences, and become an influence on the next generation after me,” said Floyd.
Last fall, Floyd joined SGA, her first group, and quickly enjoyed her experience. As a member, she can be a voice for students on campus. Floyd realizes that her experiences from her time on campus allow her to help others.
?"If someone is having difficulty finding their place on campus, they can speak with me, and I will let them know from a student perspective how they can get involved, learn from others, and experience new places,” said Floyd.
It’s not always easy for students to find where they belong on a college campus. Floyd was fortunate enough to find groups that were the proper fit. She knows that by helping others discover their missing links, they’ll have a better chance of succeeding.
The culture Floyd is creating came full circle to lift her up last fall when she was dealing with the passing of her grandfather.
She struggled with the shift to online classes and the difficulty that presented. At times, Floyd wanted to give up on school. While the journey isn’t always easy, Floyd knows it will be worth the struggles in the end.
“I have people who will not allow me to give up,” said Floyd. “My friends have pushed me to keep going even though it is difficult. They make me want to fight.”
Those around Floyd likely learned how to encourage and be resilient from Floyd herself. Floyd is far from shy about her confidence and being proud of who she is, which according to Floyd, is a “boss lady. Black and proud.”
It’s not enough for Floyd to just come to school and get on to the next journey. She insists on being an uplifting example for those around her and playing her role to leave behind a supportive culture for future students.
