Sophia Han is a senior international student at the University of Minnesota studying industrial and systems engineering. “I went to high school in Oregon and moved here for college. I’ve been in the U.S. for almost eight years now, so four years for college and four years for high school. “I know my roommate, she…
Reese Pearson, who uses they/them pronouns, is a senior at the University of Minnesota with a major in psychology and a minor in art. They are an advocate for mental health issues and accessibility to art. “I came to the university because I wanted to stay kind of close to home. My hometown is 20…
Jaxxon Handy is a senior computer science major at the University of Minnesota. “I was born in Uganda and moved to Minnesota when I was two years old. Because of my parents’ jobs, we moved around a lot while I was growing up. It was tough constantly starting over. Just as I felt like I…
“I grew up in Rochester, so in high school, U of M was a backup decision. I didn’t really want to go here, but in my senior year, when I was applying and getting into places, I ended up getting onto the rowing team. I really liked the vibes of the team, so I came…
Khanhlam Lambuu is a Vietnamese-American first-year student studying neuroscience at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. “I feel like the only thing I would describe myself as is just the local Asian female student who lives around here; that’s kind of it. I’m studious and am always going to classes and just walking around…
Riley Stern is a fourth-year University of Minnesota student who is majoring in economics and mathematics. She lives in Shoreview, about 30 minutes north of campus. “I’m graduating this semester. My mom also works in the University of Minnesota, so growing up, it was kind of just a known fact for me that I would…
Isabella Crotteau is a senior transfer student and urban studies major at the University of Minnesota. “I grew up in South Minneapolis, and I lived here my whole life. [Operation Metro Surge] was super evil to me and unlawful and unconstitutional, and it really affected my workplace outside of the U. Work was very stressful…
Ahmad Wazwaz is a third-year law student at the University of Minnesota. He was born and raised in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate degree. “For me, ICE has had a profound impact. I was in France last semester, so I came back on Dec. 18, and immediately I could tell…
Sophia Trac is a senior majoring in elementary education at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is a Vietnamese-American who’s recently been accepted into the elementary education teaching MEd and initial licensure program at the university. “I would describe myself as hardworking and pretty motivated. I strive to push myself academically, and I…
Mitiku Nies, 23, is a senior sociology major at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Nies works as a Minneapolis park ranger and has accepted a position as a police officer in Arizona following graduation. “I was born in Ethiopia and moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, when I was 7 years old. Adjusting to life in…
