Personal Statement

During high school, I heard of the challenges that my generation faces, including climate change, inequality, and housing insecurities. Each challenge appeared too widespread and ingrained into society for an individual to budge. At North Shore Community College, I learned the truth: when determined individuals work together, they hold the power to reverse local, national and global issues. Through an internship with MASSPIRG, I was able to work with students to combat the issues closest to us. As the Chapter Chair, I organized advocacy events, like Get Out the Vote and calling on Legislators to pass a commitment to 100% renewable energy. I also formed connections within the college, so we can collectively work to improve students financial and environmental conditions, like advocating for cheaper alternatives to expensive textbooks and moving towards a bee-friendly campus. My advocacy for solutions to expensive textbooks, provided me the opportunity to be NSCC’s OER Student Ambassador. I am excited to continue raising awareness of the financial toll textbooks take on students and tackling this issue with students from other colleges. There is an endless need for advocacy, and I am thankful that through the opportunities provided by the college, I am finding my voice.