So to be a philanthropist, it really just means that you want to give to others. And that can be through really any way. A lot of people automatically associate philanthropy with very wealthy people and the things that they give to society. But really, anyone can be a philanthropist. I think honestly, any student would be a great fit for the program, anyone who's very passionate about helping people. You don't necessarily have to know what direction you want to go in, or how specifically, you want to help people because the program can help you figure that out. But you really just have to be passionate about making a difference in your community on either local scale or bigger scale.

Nonprofit studies are really just a focus on how nonprofits operate as businesses and how to successfully run a nonprofit and definitely learning how these organizations work. But I'm also learning some unique things about like being on the other side of the nonprofit sector. For example, I'm taking a grant making class right now, it's really interesting, because we're learning from the perspective of those who give away grants, what people are looking for. I just think that one thing that's really special about the program is that it's not a program that's like every other university. And so the fact that Auburn does have a philanthropy program is really cool. And it just says a lot about the direction and the evolution of the universities.