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My Journey at U-M

When I first arrived at the University of Michigan and set my foot on the Diag, I was scared but excited. What is college in America like? Am I going to make new friends? Am I going to find a major that I like? I didn’t know what my next four years would be like, except for the fact that I wanted to help people. Looking back, college is where I found my passion for social justice and my true self. After I obtain my bachelor’s degree, I will be enrolling in the School of Social Work to continue on my education and advocate for social changes in the US. I also hope to get a Master of Public Health degree so I can look at sexual assault through a public health lens and address the much needed societal responsibility when it comes to raising awareness and preventing sexual assault. In last three years at U of M, I learned that the integration of many different subjects and interests is not only possible, but also encouraged – cross-disciplinary learning promotes comprehensive and integrat...