1. List any leadership and service activities in which you have participated. Include both school and community activities, and a brief description of your responsibilities.
• UNM National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) vice president- As vice president, I worked to support the president in her regular duties, successfully organized several fundraisers for local organizations that offer speech, language, and hearing support, managed the organization’s social media sites, and met with the executive board and sponsors one a month to discuss membership involvement and upcoming events.
• El Puente Research Fellow sponsored by El Centro de la Raza- While in El Puente, I worked closely with faculty and graduate mentors
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How do you define success in college?
Success in college is about finding joy and liberation in independence and character development. Success is understanding that you have the capabilities to reach out to support those who may not have the same opportunities for success as you did. It is losing and finding yourself in the midst of some of the most trying situations and understanding that traditional “success” is not always the goal.
8. How do you believe the Impact: Leadership & Mentoring Program would enhance your college experience?
Impact will allow me to develop confidence in my skills and abilities. Because it will be my last semester at UNM, it will allow me to transfer all my accumulated knowledge of the university and leave my legacy at the school. Additionally, it will allow me to interact with other women who have similar goals.
9. What three things would have helped you better navigate your first year of college at UNM?
• I wish I would have known about the many resource centers on campus. I wish I would have known about the supportive environments, academic support, and cultural awareness opportunities they offer. El Centro de la Raza is my home away from home and has supported my success throughout the last couple