My Experience Working with a Children’s Literacy Center
by Kyla Alleyne I had always known that not all children have access to the same opportunities and resources. I also knew of the inequalities…
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Transferring to UCF: Finding My Community
You should always prioritize your community. If there’s somewhere you want to be, somewhere you feel will suit you better, you should do whatever you can to get there. The community I’ve found at UCF has cemented in my mind that finding your place isn’t so much a solo endeavor as a team effort, and it’s well worth the time it takes to get there.
Running Towards Connection
Offering words of encouragement helped to redirect my attention away from my problems and onto lifting others up. Offering support, cheering others on, and celebrating accomplishments goes a long way in building solidarity in a group.
Reach Out, Branch Out (Just Don’t Psych Yourself Out)
College is jammed full of exciting opportunities and resources that can benefit both your college and future careers. But it starts with taking that initial step to branch out to find your place not only in your career path, but in the world itself.
SALT Outreach
After months of hosting this event, I discovered a local non-profit called SALT Outreach. SALT Outreach was one of the few non-profits that had continued its operations despite the hardships brought by the pandemic. After volunteering with them throughout the summer of 2020, I witnessed first-hand how impactful their work was.
Moving Mutual Aid
Mutual aid is about equity and giving back in a meaningful and impactful way.