Culture, Community, and Belonging

Students on Belonging

 

Cassandra Dupre

Cassandra Dupre

    My roommate was Muslim, and I’m Roman Catholic.

    Dwight Young

    Dwight Young

      We can respect each other ...and talk to each other like human beings.

      Helin Abdullah

      Helin Abdullah

        I’m originally from northern Iraq. I feel valued here.

        Jervon Harris

        Jervon Harris

          If you don’t belong somewhere, you’re not going to feel noticed or accepted.

          Maria Rodriguez

          Maria Rodriguez

            I’m a Latina Hispana who will make a change in this world.
            Matt Manzella

            Being part of the hockey team gave Matt Manzella '18, '20G an immediate family and a home on campus.

            "There's no place quite like home, and home is where your family is — from going to war together out on the ice, laughing and singing in the locker room, training in the gym, banged up in the training room, or just hanging out around school, there's nothing in this world like being 'home' with your teammates. Every adversity faced is an opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately improve. There's nothing like going to battle with all your brothers, putting your body on the line night in and night out for your team."


            Michael Casale

            Michael Casale

              I know what it’s like to not feel like I belong somewhere.


              Sophia Qureshi

              Sophia Qureshi

                College students need acceptance.

                Nick Morales

                Nick Morales

                  I was outcast a lot growing up, so I make sure others are included.

                  Sarah Schuler

                  Sarah Schuler

                    Sometimes people push aside the need to have faith.

                    Abigail Farnham

                    Abigail Farnham

                      I always like to learn people’s stories.

                      Justin Cannon

                      Justin Cannon

                        I knew there wouldn’t be a lot of professors who looked like me.

                        Madeline Mitchell

                        Madeline Mitchell

                          Being recognized means they care about you.