What college/university will you be graduating from?
Northern Kentucky University
Majoring in…
Major: Political Science
Minor: Pre-Law
What was your motivation for deciding your major(s)?
At the heart of Political Science is people. Each individual person is different and they react differently to things that happen in life. I chose to major in political science to better understand other people. It’s also a major that I knew would enhance and challenge me. I stand true to my beliefs, but also want to be equipped to understand why I believe the way that I do.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
I try to stay focused on the present, looking at the steps that I’ll take today to influence my tomorrow. I would say that within the next five years I will be in my career. This may not be a direct answer, but I pray that I’ll be where God has called me.
What advice would you give the Freshman year version of yourself?
The same advice that I always give:
- Be yourself.
- Get Involved.
- Have fun!
- Know your limitations.
- Go beyond even your own expectations.
- Follow your heart.
If you had a talk show, who would your first three guests be?
- Jesus 2. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 3. My future self.
How has your vision of the future been enhanced by your time in the Leadership Fellowship?
Being a Leadership Fellow reminded me to not always rush for the future. We often spend way too much time planning for what is next without enjoying the now. As a Leadership Fellow, I experienced a community of strangers who became friends and then became family. This is what I hope to continue in the future. Moments of honest intention that will lead to a happy, healthy, and impactful life.
Updated bio:
Jordan J.D. White was raised in Lexington, Kentucky and is a member of East Second Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lexington. He also holds duel membership at Independence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Independence, Kentucky. Jordan is an Political Science major and Pre-Law Minor at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). He is an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Young Life, Student Leader of the Order of the Chalice (Disciples affiliated campus ministry), Committee Member for the Curriculum Implementation Committee for Success by Design (NKU’s Strategic Framework), and is a Student Pilot for NKU’s Enrollment and Student Success (serving as a liaison and peer counselor for students and departments).
Formerly Jordan has served in numerous capacities on and off the NKU’s campus. He is the former Secretary of Student Involvement for NKU’s Student Government Association (SGA) overseeing the allocation of over $100,000 of university organization funds. Additionally, he formerly served as a Senator for SGA and the NKU’s Association of Campus Residents (ACR), and a member of NKU’s Norse Economic Club. Off-campus, Jordan served for 2.5 years as an intern with the Kentucky Council of Churches.
Throughout his undergraduate career, his involvement leadership positions has propelled him to be the recipient of several honors. He was one of the inaugural recipients of East Second Street Christian Church’s Brown-Clark Scholarship for Persistence in 2017. Among the honors he has received are Northern Kentucky University’s Gold and White Gratitude Award, Sophomore of the Year in 2018, Sound Body Award in 2018, and the William Lamb Leadership Award in 2019.