Christia'n Jarvis

Undergraduate Student, University of South Carolina Upstate

About this speaker

Christia'n Chase Jarvis is a first-generation senior communication major at the University Of South Carolina Upstate. He is 1 of 4 siblings and the third child in his family to go to college. He is from Clayton County, Georgia where he attended Morrow High School before traveling out on his own to run track at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He enjoys gardening and cooking. As an active participant on his campus, he serves as Student Body President, the Treasurer for the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Treasurer for the Garden Club at USC Upstate, and the Senior Executive Director for the Black Student Leaders, an organization on his campus. He is a big advocate of "Chasing your Dreams" he has a beginning clothing line and plans on starting a "Chase Your Dreams" foundation for students who plan on attending out-of-state schools.

Workshops

Where Do I Belong? Supporting First-Generation Students in Their Development of Their First Year and Beyond - E51-335

Elaina Curtis Christia'n Jarvis Araby'ha Rankin