Name: Christopher Robinson

Class: 2007

Major: Business Administration and Marketing

Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia

Clubs & Organizations: SGA Senator, RHA, Marketing Club, SIFE, Resort Management Club, National Residence Hall Honorary, and Resident Assistant Honorary

Favorite thing about MU: My favorite thing about MU is the faculty and staff members. They are always willing to help, its unbelievable...like they were born to serve or to find solutions to your problems.

Best moment at MU: My best moment at MU was meeting my life long friends in F.Y.E!

Favorite thing to do in Fayetteville: My favorite thing to do in “Faytown” is to explore the majestic nature trails out by the Cape Fear River or walk around historic downtown Fayetteville.

Career aspirations: Phase 1 was to get a Business and Marketing Degree from MU, which I have done. Phase 2 is to get a graphic design degree and my MBA, which I'm working on. Phase 3 is to go into business with a good friend of mine (type of business: Business and Artists Development - basically an image and branding company). Phase 4 is to retire from the business world and become a professor or something along those lines. Lastly enjoy life!

Favorite movie: I have too many favorites to name just one.

Favorite TV show: I like Nip/Tuck, Homeland, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI to name a few

Favorite book: I have many favorite books, but my favorite author is James Patterson

Favorite color: Red

Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? I love them both! They are both uniquely beautiful in their own way.

After I decided to come to Methodist, I had to find a way to pay for it. My guidance counselor in high school assured me that money was available. So each week, I would go to her office and see if she had a scholarship that catered to me—something that fit my situation and didn’t require too much work. You just don’t know what’s out there until you look. I got $1,000 from a pizza chain. I got a substantial amount from a private scholarship for students in my hometown.

The Financial Aid Office at Methodist also helped with traditional scholarships, scholarships the school makes available, and federal assistance. Any questions I had, they answered right away. By the time I finished, I had more than enough to meet my tuition and expenses. I’m majoring in business administration and marketing and I’ve already started plans for a business. When I make it, I want first to give back to my family, then my school and then set up a scholarship program for students of different socio-economic backgrounds.