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Every time I introduce myself and say what year I am, I feel a rush of emotions. Some of it is fear concerning the uncertainties of the future, but I’ve realized that most of it is excitement because I am SOOO close to finally obtaining a Biology B.S. and the thought of me being a !!!!BIOLOGIST!!!! literally brings a smile to my face EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. (because y’all, that sounds hella cool!!!!). I remember being a first year and attending a PEERS Presentation about the graduation rate of students in life science majors. Specifically, I remember the two slides on Biology. The first one showed the high percentage of students that enter the major during their first-year, and the second slide showed the even higher percentage of students that switch out of the major throughout their college career. I remember thinking that graduating college, especially with a science degree, was not attainable. But it wasn’t just the statistics that scared me. The Chem14 series and Physics series were rigorous and were known to be “weeder” courses, which meant that they were designed to “weed” out students from the major. The students in my classrooms had several Physics and Chemistry AP classes under their belt. The courses were dense and fast paced. And honestly I was overwhelmed & confused as to how I should navigate these courses with little to no prior knowledge in those subject areas. I know it may seem something so trivial, but my first two years of college I refused to put my major or graduation date on any of my bios on social media from fear of failing and having all my close friends and family notice. But the fear didn’t stop me from at least trying. I signed up for Chem & LS PLFs. I went to office hours to get help on coding. I joined an amazing org (*cough* Hermanas Unidas *cough*) that exposed me to amazing mujeres and countless stories that were both inspirational & empowering. Although there were several instances of doubt, stress, and many (MANY) tears, I passed all my pre-reqs and managed to complete a physics summer abroad program. I am now five courses away from finishing my major and although I have so much work left & so much post-grad decisions to make, I know I’m capable of finishing and look forward to what the future has in store for me. As I write this, I don’t have a single drop of doubt that I am worthy of being here and am grateful I didn’t give up because there is so much left for me to accomplish <3
Con mucho HaU love, Teresa Duarte
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I have many goals set for this school year a few are to maintain a GPA above a 3.5, manage my time wisely, workout at least 3 times a week and become more active in my community. Last year I really wasn't active in my community and I just focused on academics, but that made me miss out on many events with Hermanas and other things with friends and other clubs. This year I want to reverse that and do much more than just academics. I’ve never been good at time management, but this year I literally have no time to waste. I’m very active in Hermanas and ATD, I’m taking 18 units, and I’m trying to find more time for my friends and working out. I can’t wait to go to all the Hermana events and meet all the new girls <3 I’m really thankful for the amazing opportunity to be on steering and I can’t wait to see what this year brings us.
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