Year: Senior

Hometown: ʻAiea Hawaii and Camas Washington

Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Major: Political Science

Minor: Oceania/Pacific Islander Studies, International Studies, and Law, Societies, and Justice

Languages Spoken: English

Why I came to the UW: The reason I chose UW was because of the resources and networking opportunities. It’s also allowed me to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Year: Senior

Hometown: Connell, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Sociology and Law, Societies, & Justice

Minor: Leadership and Spanish

Languages Spoken: English & Spanish

Why I came to the UW: As a first-generation Chicana student from a migrant and Indigenous background, the UW welcomed my family and I with open arms which made me feel confident this was the best place to continue my studies, serve my community, and honor my parents’ sacrifices.

Year: Junior

Hometown: Federal Way, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino

Major: Business Administration, Certificate in International Business, Certificate in International Business

Languages Spoken: English & Spanish

Why I came to the UW: I chose the University of Washington not just to pursue higher education, but to become the leader and change-maker for my community, family, and future.

Year: Senior

Hometown: Federal Way, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino

Major: Speech and Hearing Sciences

Minor: Spanish

Languages Spoken: English & Spanish

Why I came to the UW: I chose the UW not only for the location, but for the many opportunities it has as a top school in the state and the nation 🙂

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Madison, WI

Affinity Group: American Indian/Alaskan Native

Major: Environmental Science (Restoration Ecology)

Languages Spoken: English & Spanish

Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because I heard good things about the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences which is the field I knew I wanted to pursue. Plus UW has a lot of research opportunities to offer.