Year: Senior
Hometown: Federal Way, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino
Major: Psychology and ECO
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the University of Washington because I wanted to get an education from a school that would challenge me and allow me to grow into the adult and scholar I always imagined myself to be.
Year: Junior
Hometown: Kent, WA
Affinity Group: Black/African American
Major: Informatics
Languages Spoken: English
Why I came to the UW: I chose the UW not only because of its vibrant community, but also because it stood out to me as the perfect place to grow personally and professionally, surrounded by inspiring people and a culture of innovation!
Year: Sophomore
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.
Year: Senior
Hometown: Pasco, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino
Major: Political Science
Minor: Law, Societies and Justice and Human Rights
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the UW because of the great programs and resources they offered me as a First-generation Latina student.
Year: Senior
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino
Major: Law, Societies, and Justice & Political Science
Minor: Informatics
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English
Why I came to the UW: As a first-generation student from a low-income household, receiving the Costco Scholarship was one of the reason I decided to attend the UW.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Affinity Group: American Indian/Alaskan Native
Major: Public Health
Languages Spoken: English
Why I came to the UW: UW Medical School.
Year: Senior
Hometown: Granger, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latino
Major: Psychology
Minor: Law Societies and Justice
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the UW because I knew it could provide me with not only the best quality education, but also with endless opportunities that would help me grow and flourish now and in my future career.
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lacey, WA
Affinity Group: Southeast Asian
Major: Law, Societies and Justice & Political Science
Minor: Diversity
Languages Spoken: English, Khmer
Why I came to the UW: I choose UW because of its commitment to diversity and support for first generation college students. I knew that I would have access to the best mentoring and academic resources as well as be able to develop my passions and grow.
Year: Sophomore
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.
