Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Puyallup, Washington
Affinity Group: American Indian/Alaska Native
Major: Intended LSJ
Languages Spoken: English
Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the University of Washington because it has always been my number one school for a very long time and once going to college became serious I had exceptional grades and determination to know that UW was and is the best fit for me.
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.
Year: Junior
Hometown: Wapato, WA
Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx
Major: Double majoring in Psychology and Sociology
Minor: Diversity
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why I came to the UW: I chose to attend the University of Washington because I wanted to take action in expanding my horizons to interact with people from various different cultural groups. I truly believe that attending this school has given me a multitude of knowledge and experience with many different people that have made me more conscious of my position and identity at this school and how I can utilize it to help others as I move forward as an individual.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Major: Geography
Minor: Business &OPIS
Languages Spoken: English + Tongan
Why I came to the UW: I couldn’t see myself pursuing such a high quality education, anywhere else.
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: Seattle, WA
Affinity Group: African American/Black
Major: Business Administration
Languages Spoken: English, Tigrinya
Why I came to the UW: No other school in the state has the network and access to professional and academic resources like UW. There is a a community for everyone if you’re willing to find it.
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: 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: Senior
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Affinity Group: Southeast Asian
Major: American Ethnic Studies
Minor: Diversity and Education, Learning & Societies
Languages Spoken: English and Vietnamese
Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because of the opportunities they had to offer for me as a first-gen student.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Federal Way, WA
Affinity Group: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Major: Nutritional Science
Languages Spoken: English
Why I came to the UW: I chose UW because it was very close to my hometown and I felt like I’d find a strong sense of community on campus.
