Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: My project is to compile a report via observational research on the impact of social/emotional intelligence training on the interactions between children.
Inspiration: Instances of widespread LGBT bullying in my own high school initially drew me to the issue of LGBT anti-bullying. Research and the initial work I’ve done with A Queer Endeavor as well as certain classes I’ve taken on campus, have inspired me to extend my project to include general education reform.
Future Plans for Project: I hope to begin a shift in methods used by teachers in the classroom. In the future, I would see all teachers be trained in how to cultivate a respectful community among their students; one that resists bullying to a large extent. The ultimate goal is to facilitate an environment where students can grow into tolerant young adults.
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: I will be working on helping organize a program for Muslim Women that will embody some of their greatest needs, including working on inclusivity in mosques as well as a mentorship program for young Muslim Women that will be paired with other women already successful in their dream field, hobby, or lifestyle.
Inspiration: Being a Muslim Woman, lack of support systems is a common theme in my own community, and after discussing it with other women, it seemed that it was high time for a program like this in the Denver community.
Future Plans for Project: I hope to make even the smallest footstep towards a better future, a better world for the next generation. Even one small act of civic engagement can be the domino that kicks off massive waves and social change.
Posted on December 21, 2016
Working with the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS), I want to help close the gap between minorities applying to medical school and their white counterparts. Through mentorship, volunteering opportunities, and networking, my Puksta Project can be a success.
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: Provide programming to community members at Munroe Elementary to raise higher education access awareness.
Inspiration: Munroe is my former elementary school and it is also located in the community where I grew up.
Future Plans for Project: Change the community, change the perception of college!
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: Into the Light, an event to raise awareness on sexual assault and to help educate.
Inspiration: Seeing how people were affected by sexual assault and the fact that education was not nearly where it should be.
Future Plans for Project: To prevent one assault from happening
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project:I served a mentor/ coordinator for high school seniors. I worked with the mentors, students, and the school counselors. My responsibilities included advising students on their college essays, applying for financial aid, choosing the right university etc. I also worked with the mentors and the school counselors by sending weekly emails to remind them about our weekly focus and tasks for the students.
Future Plans for Project: I am hoping to gain more leadership skill and community organizing skill.
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: This year I just plan on focusing on the research for my project. My hopes are to not only become an expert on my topic, but also discover what it is exactly I want to do for my project.
Inspiration: Having done some research in the past about my topic, I wanted to continue my research. Coming from a family of refugees, access to education was definitely not the easiest journey. This is a universal issue that affects immigrant families. When going through the college application process myself, it was super hard to navigate. Whether it was finding a college campus with an Asian American community, finding a college campus that provided resources and support to Asian American students or even finding scholarships specifically for Asian Americans, it was something I was required to research on my own. I want to be able to do my family’s story justice and provide other Asian American students with resources so that they don’t have to go through the same experience I did.
Future Plans for Project: I hope that I will be able to provide some sort of representation for Asian American students within higher education. I want to be able to provide students with some access to resources about how to navigate the college experience from an Asian American perspective, scholarships and more.
Posted on December 21, 2016
Project: I want to make sure that every kid that wants to pursue a degree in higher education has the ability to do so. Many people take college for granted when it is an immense privilege that not everyone has. I want to make sure that everyone is able to realize the same benefits of getting a college degree because there is no price you can put on an education.
Inspiration: Looking back at it I realized how blessed I am to be attending college while other kids who wanted to go to college weren’t able to because of something as ridiculous as a price tag. College should be accessible to all segments of the population if they want to use it and not just given to a select few social classes. Education sees no color, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Education is for everyone.
Future Plans for Projects: I hope to make a real impact in allowing kids to go to college who would’ve never previously thought that college was an option for them. People that want to go to college and make use of their education should have the opportunity to do so.
