Marquise Lane

We are pleased to introduce to you all our third brother of the week, Marquise! Marquise's interview responses are below. Enjoy!

   

Full name: Marquise Lane

Age: 21

Hometown: Valdosta GA

University/occupation: UGA

Major/minor/certificate/concentration: Management Information Systems

Single or in a relationship? Single

Organizations/Campus Involvement:

I helped make "The Arch" accessible

Employment/Volunteerism: 

Offensive Volunteer, Georgia Football

Future aspirations: 

To get a job that allows me to impact lives in a positive manner and make enough money to sufficiently support my future family.

Favorite past time? 

2K and hanging at the football office

What motivates you? 

My disability

What pushes you when things get tough? 

faith in God and His plan for my life

What’s your favorite song currently? 

Intro About Nothing-Wale

Who inspires you? 

My mom

Favorite quote? 

"The only limitations you'll ever have are those you place upon yourself"

If you could describe yourself in one word what would it be and why? 

Driven because once I set my mind to something, I'm  gonna get it done. No matter what.

What’s your story? Where does your motivation come from? Explain to us your background

What’s your end goal? When you’re old and ready to retire, what do you want people to remember you for?

I'm a senior MIS major at UGA from Valdosta GA. I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at age 3 and have been using a walker ever since. I never really thought about my motivation, but I guess my disability is a big motivating factor for me. I know that I'm already at a physical disadvantage, so I can't afford to be at a mental one, too! My mom always told me that I had to show people that despite my physical disability, I was just as good as everybody else academically. My end goal is to be in a position where I can positively impact lives and show people that they can do whatever they set their minds to. Hopefully i will leave impressions on the lives of many and these will live long after I am gone. When its all said and done, I want people to remember me as a hard worker who never quit and who gave whatever he was doing everything he had. I hope that I will be remembered as someone who left the world in better shape than he found it.

Social Media: 
Instagram & Twitter: @averagemarquise

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Peace and Love,

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