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As we approach 2022, we are now able to look back on a full year and a half of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Point Foundation’s work. Throughout the year, we have gained strength from your staunch support and, most of all, from the resilience and continued accomplishments of our Point Scholars. When […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I had grown up always interested in healthcare. It wasn’t until high school when I started to feel more comfortable with my intersecting identities and developed a deep passion for social equity. When looking at majors in college, I wanted to find a discipline that seemingly blended […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I choose to pursue an MPH because I believe that the health outcomes that transgender and non-binary people of color face can best be understood and addressed by studying the relevant social determinants of health. I am also pursuing an MSW to begin to tackle systemic transphobia […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I chose medicine because it is inherently intersectionality: I am not only a provider who heals; I hope to be a historian, activist, translator, and advocate for my community. What is a fun fact about you that few people know? I planned to be on Broadway, and […]
Why did you choose your major or program? After taking time to find my passion I started working in a hospital as a patient care tech. Watching the nurses working and seeing them taking care of patients I knew that is what I wanted to do. What is a fun fact about you that few […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I intend to major in Molecular and Cell Biology. I am drawn to biology because of how dynamic and expansive the field is, as it studies the tiniest of cells to vast ecosystems. I especially love how biology has applications to numerous other disciplines, such as anthropology […]
Why did you choose your major or program? Growing up in Detroit is to grow up in a beautiful creative space with people of color. But again and again, I would hear story after story of people taken advantage of as creative individuals. Bad contracts, sexual assault, copyright infringement, and no knowledge of the business […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I chose to double major in Psychology and African American Studies because my ultimate goal in life is to help others and I feel both these degrees will make me well suited for that. I want to eventually become a therapist who works primarily in communities of […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I’ve always had a passion for using art in a myriad of ways after watching many commercials and animation growing up. Being a Graphic Design major, it allows me to explore my creativity while making a living and giving back to my community. What is a fun […]
Why did you choose your major or program? I decided to get an MBA to ease the jump into tech entrepreneurship and figure out what it means to run a company and start a business from the ground up. What is a fun fact about you that few people know? I’m a migratory bird haha. […]