Abigail Barnabas

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Business Administration with Finance Concentration

Year: Fourth

Hometown: Roseville, CA

TRIO, Seawolf Scholar, Bible Club, Black Student Union, Umoja Queens

My favorite memory at SSU was when my aunt and mom dropped me off. The journey to my first day at college after the pandemic was interesting. From moving back to California, and then getting lost on the way here, it was basically an adventure. Although this was the day when my aunt and mother left me to venture out into this new world, they made sure I was in good hands!

I have faced the most challenges when dealing with imposter syndrome. The feelings of "How did I get here?" and "Why haven't I achieved this goal yet?" would come and go as I faced new things. I am still facing these challenges, but now I remind myself that I am a college student. It’s OK not to know, and failure brings you closer to the finish line than not trying. My faith and community also helped push me through!

I came to SSU because of its beautiful campus and wonderful support. It is also in the perfect location – not too close to home, and not too far away either.

There are too many to count — faculty, advisors, family, and friends. I especially remember how Andre Bailey and Dr. Gerald Jones were the first people to meet my aunt and mother and reassure them of my time here.