McNair Scholar
Mother of Divine Grace School
Rowlett, Texas
Russian
College has taught me to never take anything for granted, whether that be one last lecture with my favorite professor or a final goodbye to a dear friend.
Career plans: To work in an academic or cultural setting, particularly in Eurasia.
Most impactful experience: My two semesters study abroad in Kyiv, Ukraine.
UofSC Story: My time at UofSC has first and foremost been defined by change. Bad changes like covid
starting halfway into sophomore year or the cancellation of junior year study abroad
plans became good when I was able to then spend a semester in Kyiv. I fell in love
with the city and country in a way I never thought possible, so I went back for a
final study abroad semester senior fall. Now the wheel turns again, and due to current
threats, my post graduation plans are eternally in flux. College has taught me nothing
if not to never, ever take anything for granted, whether that be one last lecture
with my favorite professor, or a final goodbye to a dear friend.