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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
This department values connections, open conversations, and allows for a deeper understanding of sexualities studies as a whole.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Be open! Everyone will have different perspectives but every perspective is just as valuable as another.

What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
Your voice is just as important as anyone else’s voice on campus and every idea/thought you have should be heard.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
Find the community of people who make you feel safe and loved because they are out there.

What has been your favorite class at K? 
My favorite course has been Psychology of Gender because it really brought everything I have learned from different classes together!

How have you taken advantage of the flexible curriculum or experienced breadth?
My two first years, I really took classes I did not think I would be super interested in but I ended up really liking them (e.g., Philosophy).

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
I have taken two major opportunities during my years at K working with children (newcomers and kids from my hometown) caretaking and teaching during the summer.

What is your SIP?
My SIP is interning at the Girls Club of LA in my hometown working with children as part of a valuable learning environment.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I will continue to find opportunities that connect me to social work!

What is a random fun fact about you?
A random fact about me is I have rewatched the same series 25 times (started at 10 years old).