My third semester at Brown University has been an enriching experience. The environment here is academically demanding yet very supportive as well. The open curriculum has allowed me to explore my psychology major and delve into law, notably in Constitutional Law, where we covered 83 Supreme Court cases. Additionally, I was accepted into the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, dedicating two hours weekly to learning immigration law. This spring, I'll engage in community organizing and work on immigration cases with an attorney. This opportunity allowed me to apply the skills I’ve learned in my psychology courses when discussing the painful experiences the asylees had endured in their home country. Given Brown's absence of a law school or pre-law program, I've connected with other pre-law students. Serving as Vice President of the Black Pre-Law Association and secretary for the Women’s Pre-Law Association, I'm planning a trip to visit law schools in Washington DC and gaining insights into law school admissions from Brown alums. Next semester, I'm taking Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, Africana Studies, and Political Science. Though this fall was academically challenging, I anticipate a balanced workload in the upcoming term. I will be juggling coursework, two leadership roles, and four internships. In addition to my two internships via the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, I will also intern at Thrive Behavioral Health and the Rhode Island State Government. At Thrive, I will apply my psychology knowledge to interview clients about their mental health. I will also be able to shadow different departments within the mental hospital. For the Rhode Island State government internship, I will work within the Governor’s municipal office drafting legislation. These internships promise to deepen my understanding of psychology and law, offering insights into potential career paths. I am grateful for MVYouth's support, which has provided me access to the myriad opportunities available at Brown, and I look forward to creating more memorable experiences next semester.

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!