Year: Junior
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Affinity Group: African American/Black
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Law, Societies, and Justice
Languages Spoken: English
Why I came to the UW: I chose to attend UW because I was directly admitted into the Foster School of Business, my first-choice major; The financial aid was too good to ignore, and staying close to home made it the perfect choice for me.
Year: Junior
Hometown: Connell, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Sociology and Law, Societies, & Justice
Minor: Leadership
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: Choosing to attend UW was the best decision I ever made in order to further my education, surround myself with opportunities, and most of all make my parents proud as a first generation student!
Year: Senior
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Affinity Group: African American/Black, Mixed
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education, Learning, and Society
Languages Spoken: English & Japanese
Why I came to the UW: To alleviate a barrier for further career progression and to be better equipped in helping underrepresented communities.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Vancouver, Wa
Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Major: Medical anthropology
Minor: Oceania and Pacific Islander studies
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: For years it has been a school close to home where I saw people who looked like me achieving things I wish to accomplish
Year: Junior
Hometown: Granger, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Public Health, Political Science
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Why I came to the UW: The reason I chose to come to the UW has to be because it was the only college that made me feel at home. It allowed me to become a better person and best version of myself because of the resources it has to offer.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Richland, WA
Affinity Group: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Intended Bioengineering
Minor: Diversity
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Why I came to the UW: The UW was the school I saw myself being the most successful due to the many opportunities for someone in STEM and also the diverse student body creating a welcoming environment.
Year: Junior
Hometown: White Swan, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Business
Minor: Real Estate
Languages Spoken: Spanish-Language
Why I came to the UW: UW was the first University I felt fully supported as a Latinx first-generation student!
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Education, Communities, and Organizations (E.C.O.) & Political Science
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Why I came to the UW: I came to UW because it was the most accessible and affordable option as a first-generation college student. I am continuing my husky journey because I have been exposed to so many resources and opportunities that have allowed me to thrive throughout my experience.
Year: Junior
Hometown: New York City
Affinity Group:African American/Black
Major: Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology
Languages Spoken: Mandinka, English
Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to UW because of the many opportunities and resources it provides for those interested in STEM and the proximity to my family.
