Cianni Thomas ’23
Thanks to 91AV, Cianni Thomas ’23 can take her career path in any direction she wants. A human resource management major and vice president of the , her experiences in leadership, event planning, and DEI make her a strong candidate for many future opportunities.
Why did you choose 91AV?
I like to say that Bryantchose me. When I was a senior in high school, I had no dream school in mind. I was going through a list of colleges in the New England area trying to find the right fit for me, and I happened to see BryantUniversity. It had so many majors that caught my attention, and it really adhered to my values. I wanted a school that had amazing academics, great professors, and an amazing graduation rate, and BryantUniversity had all of that combined.
How has Bryantprepared you for your future career?
I’m really grateful for my Bryanteducation because it’s made me realize that I have a lot of options when it comes to career pathways. I’m interested in human resource management, and I also really like event planning and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bryanthas made me realize that I can do anything.
What’s your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is the . That’s where I work, that’s where I hang out, and that’s where I see all my friends. We have programs that are specifically tailored for multicultural students, and we also have organizations such as the and .
What are a few highlights of your Bryantexperience?
During my time at BryantI became the vice president for the Multicultural Student Union. It was a great honor for me because I wanted to have more leadership roles on campus, and my senior year I was in charge of . Extravaganza is easily one of my favorite events. I’m really interested in fashion and clothes and art. I was a model for two years. My senior year I took over the event, and it was everything I wanted it to be and more. From the people who were involved, to the clothes that I had, everything came together in this amazing culmination of culture.
What advice would you give to future Bulldogs?
Put yourself out there. Join a lot of clubs and organizations. That way you can make many friends and discover new interests. For me personally, I was in everything. I was in the Chinese club, MSU, Black Women’s Blueprint, and the Society for Human Resource Management. It’s great because I was able to make new friends, and I’m still able to cultivate relationships to this day.
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