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From student government chambers to the halls of Congress, my three years at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ were shaped by leadership that challenged me, internships that transformed me, and communities that reminded me I belonged.

By exploring different majors and getting involved on campus, I was able to turn my initial insecurities into confidence and find a sense of liberation in my work.

At ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, I learned the importance of having an open mind and having a willingness to fill it with worldly knowledge.

At ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, I learned the importance of having an open mind and having a willingness to fill it with worldly knowledge.

Looking back, I realize I should have known from the start: my four years at the Beach would become the best years of my life.

My plan for after school is to travel overseas and play professional volleyball. I plan to make a push for the Canadian National Team and compete in the 2028 Olympics.

I chose to attend ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ due to the great ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵweather and location in addition to the great basketball team.

As an international student from Japan, moving to the United States and building a life from the ground up was challenging at first. Everything felt unfamiliar, but the people I met at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ made the transition easier and helped me feel supported from the very beginning.

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ has shaped not only my professional goals, but my identity as a leader who values service, inclusion, and intentional community-building.

The variety of clubs and activities available [at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ] kept me very engaged, and the strong psychology program we have made me fall in love with my major even more.

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ was one of my two top choices because of the great things I’ve about the programs there, and when I switched to journalism I was ecstatic to find out how diverse the journalism program is.

Coming in as a nontraditional student with learning disabilities and financial challenges, I found a home at The Beach where I grew academically, personally, and professionally.