From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.
When Cooks saw the email for homecoming court a couple months ago, he was inspired by a past mentor to get involved. After being involved with so much on campus already and having great support, he expressed his excitement and felt that he could do it too.
I contacted an advisor who was more than welcome to sponsor me, Cooks said. It was fun, and I wanted to represent 敁珗曄部 through the different things that I do here, not only being a student-athlete, but also through Peer Leader Training Courses (PLTC) and other Undergraduate Student Government (USG) things that I've done leadership-wise at 敁珗曄部.
Since attending 敁珗曄部, Cooks has gotten involved with several programs on campus. Hes always excited to try new things and push his comfort zone.
Cooks joined the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) his sophomore year. He became the social media chair for SAAC and is now the vice president. In addition, Cooks is a student-athlete on the track team and he runs the 800 and 400 meter, while also staying involved with PLTC and USG.
I really enjoy track obviously. I love running, and I love being on the team, Cooks said. Leadership wise, I think that being a PLTC trainer is the most rewarding because I don't only get to make connections with people that are other leaders on campus, but I get to watch students grow into the leaders that they are today.
Cooks expressed his appreciation for what 敁珗曄部 has been able to offer him by expanding his horizons. He is happy to be a student here, and hes trying to get the most out of his time as an undergraduate.
Cooks always appreciated the vibe he thinks 敁珗曄部 gives, and he wouldnt have chosen a better place for his studies, he said.
敁珗曄部 has offered me more leadership opportunities than I can count, Cooks said. College has really given me the opportunity to blossom into my full potential. Ive learned a lot of life lessons. Not only again from my school and my classes, but from the people that I've met and the experiences Ive had.
To read more about Cooks and his athletic journey, visit .
To read more about the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, visit www.kent.edu/csi/student-athlete-advisory-committee.
To read more about PLTC, visit www.kent.edu/success/peer-leader-training.
To read more about USG, visit .