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The school year is winding down and moving closer and closer to my graduation from college. I spent the last four years at the University of Texas at Austin, and I have so much to be thankful for. It is weird to think that as I leave, a new wave of freshman will move in to take my space. But I know many exciting adventures wait for me in my future. And I am excited for the new students as well, because I know what kind of opportunities and life-changing experiences await them. Here are some…

The school year is winding down and moving closer and closer to my graduation from college. I spent the last four years at the University of Texas at Austin, and I have so much to be thankful for. It is weird to think that as I leave, a new wave of freshman will move in to take my space. But I know many exciting adventures wait for me in my future. And I am excited for the new students as well, because I know what kind of opportunities and life-changing experiences await them. Here are some…

Just becoming the first woman president of the United States is a huge milestone in itself. It is a milestone for women but all of society as well. It’s no secret that women still aren’t treated equally in the US, and it’s time for something to change.

As the first woman president I would put focus on eliminating gender bias at the workplace. Women began working in professional settings decades ago. But age old prejudices still stand in our way. Women sometimes get paid less than men…

I moved to Austin four years ago for college. I came from a small town so everything seemed busy and exciting. I visited the state capitol for the first time and all of the other tourist sites. Studying in Austin was a dream come true. It’s a dream that I’m still living every day. And while most days I wake up and love where I am, other days I get another feeling—homesickness.

I used to feel homesick in the beginning, but in a different way. I wasn’t used to being away from my family…