It was the first time I felt my thoughts and opinions were truly validated, and it opened me up to learning more about how our society constructs certain standards, identities and perceptions of others. What class, event or experience sparked your passion at UW and why? I took a political science course my sophomore year titled вЂњWomen in Politics.вЂќ This class introduced me to new theories, ideas and explanations for things I had always felt, but never had the words to express. Minor(s): Gender, women & sexuality studies Major(s): Political science communications Afterwards, I to aspire to do research abroad on international welfare systems through fellowships like Fulbright. LouisвЂ™ Brown School for my masterвЂ™s in social welfare this fall. WhatвЂ™s next after you graduate? Do you have a BHAG-Big Hairy Audacious Goal? I will be attending Washington University in St. It was a memorable experience swimming all day and sleeping under the stars while learning more about my peers. What is one of your favorite UW memories? One of my favorite memories from the UW was when my First Year Programs co-workers and I went on a retreat to one of our homes in Olympia for the weekend. As students would share with me their stories of loss and hardships when working on their college applications, I became inspired by how, despite the barriers faced, they were working towards social mobility for themselves and their families through education. What class, event, or experience sparked your passion at UW and why? Joining the Dream Project my freshman year sparked my passion to work with students from disadvantaged populations. Minor(s): Education, learning and society I aspire to run for public office and hope to one day be the governor of the state that has always been, and always will be home. I hope to repay and give back to the great people of Hawaii who have been so instrumental in my development and values that I live by today. I simply want to do all that I can to help people, and I personally cannot think of a better way to do this than to serve HawaiiвЂ™s people in public office. Words canвЂ™t explain how excited and anxious I am to get the next chapter of my life started at home. Richardson (University of Hawaii) School of Law. WhatвЂ™s next after you graduate? Do you have a BHAG-Big Hairy Audacious Goal? Next year, I am planning on attending the William S.

While we lost the game, on that day, Husky Stadium was at its best and it made me proud to be a Husky and to rep the purple and gold. The atmosphere on campus that week was electric, Gameday that morning was unforgettable, and the tailgate was one for the record books. I would have to say that one of my favorite by far was when ESPNвЂ™s College Gameday came to campus for the Oregon game last year. What is one of your favorite UW memories? To simply put it, there are too many good memories here at the UW. Branching out has helped me make a bunch of new friends from Washington all the way to Malaysia, but also helped me to realize my passion for making situations better for individuals. What class, event, or experience sparked your passion at UW and why? I would have to say that my вЂњdefining momentвЂќ as a Husky came when our big, tattoo covered, eccentric, and loving Hawaii Club advisor Alejandro вЂњValвЂќ Valdez Espania told me that вЂњif you only hang out with Hawaii people you should have just stayed at UH because you are not getting the Husky experience.вЂќ Since that moment in April of 2012, I have served in the Dream Project, have been active in the First Year Interest Group Program, and have been an active member and officer of the Hawaii Club.

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