Frederick-Douglass Knowles ll - Teachers Make a Difference - Ken Florey

The speaker reflects on their journey starting in 2004, when they were inspired to pursue a Master's in English despite having a sociology background and a low GPA. A pivotal meeting with Professor Floreat led to a deal: if the speaker completed six undergraduate courses, they could enroll in the Master's program. This opportunity allowed the speaker to refine their craft and eventually become an English professor, for which they express deep gratitude towards Professor Floreat.

What motivated the narrator to pursue a Master's degree in English?

• A scholarship opportunity

• A suggestion from a friend

• A requirement from their job

• A desire to improve their poetry skills

What was the main challenge the narrator faced when applying for the Master's program?

• Family obligations

• Lack of financial resources

• No available programs in their area

• A low undergraduate GPA and unrelated major

How did Professor Floreat initially respond to the narrator's application?

• He expressed doubts about their qualifications

• He immediately accepted them into the program

• He suggested they apply elsewhere

• He offered them a scholarship

What condition did Professor Floreat set for the narrator's enrollment in the Master's program?

• Complete six undergraduate courses successfully

• Submit a portfolio of their poetry

• Gain work experience in a related field

• Attend a summer workshop

What opportunity did the narrator receive after taking the Harlem Renaissance course?

• A chance to publish their poetry

• A graduate teaching assistantship

• A scholarship for further studies

• An internship at a publishing house