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Jamal Tate: Delta Zeta’s Big Man On Campus

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

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What made you want to participate in Big Man on Campus?I participated in it last year and it was really enjoyable so I wanted to participate again because it was such a fun experience.

How did you come up with your talent?I worked at Camp Spearhead last summer and the song I signed, The World’s Greatest, was sung a lot at the camp. It symbolized that our campers were the world’s greatest so it meant a lot to me.

What was your favorite part of the competition?The dance was probably my favorite part because it was a lot of fun to learn.

What was the most difficult part of the competition?My talent was the most difficult just because I was caught up in making sure that I didn’t mess up and I wanted the microphone to work.(There were technical difficulties for the first few contestants’ talents.)

Did you have an inspiration for competing?I didn’t really have an inspiration for doing the show but my little brother was my inspiration for the song. They played it at his memorial at the camp that he worked at so singing that song had a double meaning for me.

Who do you think was your biggest competition?I didn’t think I was going to win so I don’t think I really had a biggest competitor. Everybody did a really great job.

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How does it feel to be the Big Man on Campus?When I won, I was shocked and couldn’t believe that I actually did win. I’m still surprised but it’s an honor to have this title.

What did you win?A free skydiving trip! (Thanks to the Skydiving club!)

What will you remember most about the Big Man competition?I’ve had a lot of people come up to me crying, good tears, telling me that my talent touched them. It really stood out to me.

What do you want to do as Big Man on Campus for the next year?I know that more people will be watching me now so I want to continue to be an inspiration on campus through all of the organizations that I’m involved in.

What advice do you have for anyone who wants to participate in Big Man in the future?If it is something that you are even thinking about doing, figure out what you need to do and do it because it is such a rewarding experience.

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Catherine is an ambitious twenty-something woman living in Rock Hill, South Carolina where she attends Winthrop University as a mass communication major. She is the President and Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at Winthrop, which she co-founded in November 2014. She has also been a member of the Winthrop chapter of the Association for Women in Communications, and is currently the President of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter at Winthrop. Since being involved with Her Campus, Catherine received an internship at Her Campus Media in Boston, MA. She also currently works as a Chapter Advisor for the company and writes about Grey's Anatomy each week for the site. Because of Her Campus, she has also received writing positions at many publications throughout her 3 years at Winthrop. Outside of her busy lifestyle, Catherine enjoys relaxing with her friends on the weekends and having Sex and the City marathons. She can't live without her dog, family, Cosmopolitan, friends, Starbucks, Instagram, The Bachelor, Grey's Anatomy and of course Chick-fil-A. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @cathclowe!