Student Spotlight - Tia Taylor

Name: Tia Taylor

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Classification: Senior

Major: Nursing

Why Kentucky State?

I wanted to attend a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When I visited the campus of Kentucky State, I loved the family environment.

What is your major and why did you choose this area of study?

I chose nursing because nurses are at the forefront of patient care and often have the biggest impact on patients. I wanted a career where I know I’ll be directly making a difference in someone’s life.

Who inspires you and why?

I’m inspired by my parents because they are both strong, hard-working people.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

After graduation, I plan to work in a hospital for a year and then go back to school to become a nurse practitioner.

Words to live by:

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me” – Ayn Rand