I had a great third semester at Smith College! I took a fascinating Spanish class – “Asian-Latine Cultural Encounters” – focusing on the relations between parts of Asia and the Americas. I also took an education class on the Learning Sciences, a Latin American Studies course and an acting elective. I’ve continued with the Glee Club – now serving on the board – and this year I’m one of the Social Event Coordinators for my house (dormitory building). With this position, I’ve hosted events such as a pumpkin carving activity and monthly movie nights, which have been so fun! I’ve grown so close to my residence community, through Friday Tea and my position on House Council, and I still immerse myself in Smith traditions. . . On Mountain Day this year, my friends and I went apple-picking at a nearby orchard! I also joined Smith Cheerleading as a fun, new extracurricular to get to know more people and stay active. We cheer at basketball games, and perform at a competition in the spring. I look forward to my next set of classes: “Portuguese for Spanish Speakers”, an education class centered around race, and the gateway to Translation Studies, among others. I’m a Spanish Major (prospective Education Minor), and the translations course would go towards a Translations Concentration, if I so choose to pursue that. I also loved being in the musical last year, so I hope to partake in some form of theatre again next semester. At Smith I have so many options, and the school helps solidify my academic and life goals. It’s due to the continued support of MVYouth and the generosity of my Vineyard community that I’m able to take such interesting classes, and participate in a wide array of opportunities at the college that I chose and love. I’m so grateful.