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: 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: 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