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What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Harvard University. I chose this institution because of its large alumni network and because of the resources devoted to individual projects and learning inside and outside of the classroom. What is a fun fact about you that few people know? I was on two […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? I am attending University of South Florida! I chose it because they have many resources for LGBTQ students, as well as a beautiful campus. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I am pursuing a major in Environmental […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? UCLA. I attended UCLA as an undergrad as well, during my time there I thoroughly enjoyed my educational journey and was not quite ready to say goodbye to that beautiful campus. Also, the opportunity to be the first Black transgender woman to become a […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Swarthmore College. I choose Swarthmore for its small close-knit community. Swarthmore fosters a community that is rooted in collaboration, relationship building, and support. As a queer immigrant, these things are very important to me as I continue to explore my identity. What are your […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Washington University in St. Louis; I wanted to leave the east coast for college and to explore the Midwest. I’ve gotten to see the Iowa Caucuses and work with Midwestern political campaigns, which has been such a blessing. Which program are you pursuing and […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Stanford School of Medicine – I chose it because it offered so many opportunities to combine my interest in clinical medicine, research and advocacy. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I am pursuing my medical degree. I […]
Picture this: It is September 6, 2018. Following a whirlwind of events, I’ve just landed in Los Angeles to attend a weekend conference with fellow scholarship recipients. I’m sitting in a room with over a dozen other LGBTQ+ community college students who have begun hurriedly getting to know each other and laughing. I am among […]
I spent a couple of hours in between classes browsing through children’s literature theory, as one does, not looking into anything too seriously. I had just been exposed to the genre of theory and was a little skeptical. What is there to say about Mother Goose and Captain Underpants? It wasn’t until I stumbled upon […]
Throughout my childhood, I lived my life with a closed mouth. I was every parent’s dream. It only took me once to do what I was told in my household, school, sports, and any other space I decided to exert my presence. I took each day as a song on replay beginning with school and […]
I just completed my first semester of law school and yes, Elle Woods, it was hard. Prior to law school, I taught legal education to at-risk youth in non-traditional schools and juvenile justice centers throughout the Bay Area. I also monitored conditions of confinement in California prisons and jails. I have had the unique opportunity […]