My first semester at Brown University has been amazing! The environment here is academically demanding yet very supportive as well. The professors are extremely dedicated to their field of study and genuinely want to see you succeed. In addition, the students are equally supportive. I've formed a great group of friends that I look forward to seeing next semester!

The open curriculum has allowed me to explore many topics outside my major. For example, I enrolled in Introduction to American Politics, Ethnic Studies, the History of Monuments, and Introduction to Social Forces. My Ethnic Studies course focused on Indigenous history and was taught by a member of the Cherokee tribe. The diversity at Brown has always appealed to me, and this course allowed me to connect to my identity as an Indigenous woman.

While Brown does not offer a pre-law major, my extracurriculars have assisted me with my goal of attending law school after undergrad. I joined the Black Pre-Law Association, which helps support African American students with the law school admission process by connecting them to alumni and providing them with LSAT study resources. I am the Freshman Year Liaison in this club, which has allowed me to expand our reach and host bonding events. I also joined the Brown Pre-Law Women's Association, which connected me to a tight-knit group of female students considering a career in law. We regularly hold study sessions for the LSAT, which has allowed me to become familiar with the test format.

I look forward to next semester to continue to expand my interest in psychology and create more memorable experiences. The first semester exceeded my expectations and was equally challenging and rewarding. I want to thank MVYouth for their commitment to my education and their support in making my dream of attending Brown University come true!