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Campus Celebrity: Eric Bourgeois

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Memphis chapter.

Name: Eric Paul Bourgeois

Age: 21

Hometown: Summerville, SC 

Classification: Junior 

Major: Journalism, concentration in PR

Favorite…

Color: Blue

Food: Anything not healthy, I’m not picky

Animal: Sharks and snakes

Sport: Basketball

Book: Harry Potter Series

Movie: Dark Knight Trilogy and James Bond films 

 

 

Her Campus: If you could meet anyone person in history (alive or dead) who would it be and why?

Eric Bourgeois: “Martin Luther King, Jr. He’s a once in a generation person. He made a profound difference in the social change of society.”

HC: What do you want to do with your major? 

EB: “I really want to go into Marketing, but I hate math so I’ve been avoiding it as much as possible.”  

HC: Why did you decide to go to the University of Memphis?

EB: “I was offered scholarships, but the real reason is because I was following my high school flame. Once I toured the campus I fell in love with it. I love the city of Memphis. I love when I go home but I love Memphis more. I’ve never been a homebody.”

HC: Where are your favorite places to go in Memphis?

EB: “Beale St, the FedEx Forum, the Liberty Bowl, and Riverfront Park. I love to explore downtown. I think you can always discover something new in Memphis.”  

HC: Where are your favorite places to eat in Memphis?

EB: “Huey’s, Germantown Commissary, Muddies Bake Shop, LBOE, and Pho Saigon.”

HC: What do you organizations have you been involved in on campus?

EB: “What have I not been involved in! Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Frosh Camp, Tiger Elite, SGA, and Up Til Dawn. I was a Greek Intern. I’m a part of the U of M Marketing and Athletic Department of Fundraising for Student Athletes Tiger Scholarship Funds. I was the VP of my frat for a year and a half (2013-2014). Now I’m just an active member on paper.”

HC: Do you find it hard to balance school, your fraternity, SGA, and everything else you’re involved in?

EB: “No. I’m a visual person so everyday I make mental maps of everything I have to do that day so I don’t forget stuff.”

HC:  are some of the most important things you have learned while being in the leadership role? 

EB: “I learned that everyone has an opinion so I try to talk to people one-on-one. The biggest thing I’ve learned is you can learn something new from everyone you meet. The more people you talk to the more you learn more about yourself.”

HC: Why do you think students should get involved in RSOs at school?

EB: “It’s not just about personal experiences. Being involved builds your personal brand. When you are looking for a job in the future and they have the choice between a straight A student who never got involved and a B+ student who was involved in everything, I feel like an involved student is more appealing. I’m not a straight A student I’m a B student, but I’m involved. It makes you more desirable. You only get to go to college once so why not be involved in everything and meet all kinds of people.” 

HC: Tell me something interesting about you?

EB: “I’m a huge grammar Nazi. I love the desert. When I speak in public my face turns red, I’m not nervous but it just happens. I’m comfortable in any situation. I can be content alone in the middle of nowhere or in a crowd of people. I don’t get nervous and I can talk to anyone.”

 

 

 

 

 

Hey y'all! I'm not sure what I'm suppose to say here, but I guess I'll just tell y'all a little about myself. My name is Shauna Jordan. I am a junior at the University of Memphis currently triple majoring in Broadcast Journalism, Exercise Sports Science, and Sport and Leisure Management. I know it sounds crazy, but I like to think of it as ambitious! I was raised in Memphis since I was 6 months old and love my city and school with a burning passion inside my soul. In addition to writing for Her Campus, I am also a reporter for our school paper The Daily Helmsman. I love to get involved on campus. I am a member of the Sport Marketing Association and very involved in Chi Alpha Campus Ministry. I play as many intramural sports that can possibly fit in my schedule. I also volunteered with the track and field, football, and men's soccer for the fall 2014 semester.When I'm not working, writing, or studying I'm most likely to be found watching a game of any variety or hanging out with my friends. I love people and want to get to know as many people as I can! It may seem like I'm all over the place with my majors and jobs, but one day my dream is to work in minor league baseball or on the MLB Network. I want to experience many new things while in college and enjoy my time here. I hope y'all enjoy reading about Campus Celebrities on and from our campus!