"To tell one how to live is to prevent one from living." - Julian Gough
My most important life roles are daughter, sister, 3rd generation scholar. My family is a big part of my life, as I am very close with my mother, and good friends with my brother. They influence everything I do and have shaped who I am. I am also very lucky to be able to call myself a 3rd generation scholar, with the support of my parents and grandparents who have succeeded in college themselves.
During my time at Mesa, I've discovered a lot about the school's culture as I continuously try to get integrated with it myself. I've gone to a couple campus events to try and get familiar with the student body, one being the Associated Student's Thanksgiving Feast event on November 21st. It was really pleasing to see an event orchestrated by students, for students. I'd never been exposed to that before, as I am still in high school, events are always organized by staff (along with ASB). Although I didn't eat any of the food, taking part in such a welcoming environment of students doing good was something that definitely influenced my feelings towards the students at mesa, who had before seemed more distant from myself, but were quite friendly to converse with at the event.