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Which community college are you currently attending? Miami Dade College Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? Nuclear medicine is a very interesting field to get into and I love healthcare professions. What are your education and career aspirations? Getting my PHD in Anesthesiology. What is a fun fact […]
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? 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? Portland State University – great reputation, close by, and has extra curricular groups I’m into. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? Electrical and Computer Engineering – the fact that just a hunk of organized silica can produce […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? New York University (NYU); ever since I knew that NYU was a research university but also put a huge emphasis on the liberal arts curriculum I became interested. I wanted a university where I could explore both my passions for the basic and social […]
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? Clemson University Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? English and History. I am most interested in queer themes in literature and southern queer history. What are your career aspirations? I aspire to become a public service attorney working towards a more equal future […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? Harvard Law School Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? This term I am looking into the law of social change, specifically looking at changes in electoral law during the time of COVID-19. I am very interested in […]
What college/university are you attending and what made you choose it? I just started my senior year at Harvard College. I originally chose it because of the really exciting research opportunities it provides. Which program are you pursuing and what about the subject intrigues you most? I’m majoring in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. Stem […]