Major: Psychology
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Children + Society - Intervention & Vulnerable Children
Favorite Hobbies: Collecting literary journals
Most interesting course at UT: MAS 314 - Latinx Psychology
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "My favorite way to give back to the community is to work with children. I believe that change starts with them. Last summer, I volunteered at the Austin Child Guidance center as Play Leader."
Major: Mexican American + Latin Studies & Japanese
Hometown: Brownsville, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Media, Culture, and Identities: Identities, Communities and Place
Future Plans: Graduate School - History PhD Program
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Altruistic
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "I love working with children which is why I have dedicated my service hours to Latinitas. Whether it was after-school clubs, workshops at housing developments, or summer camps, I enjoyed mentoring young girls."
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Children + Society
Extracurricular Activities: Bible Study Group Leader
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Compassionate
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "Math tutor for kids in low income neighborhoods, bilingual teacher in a summer language program, and serve as a bible study group leader."
Major: Government + Philosophy
Hometown: Havana, Cuba + Houston, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Ethics & Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government
Extracurricular Activities: Innovations for Peace & Development + Minority Women Pursuing Law
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Determined
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "I love to volunteer for organizations that seek to address issues that I am passionate about, including refugee rights and international human rights."
Major: History + Government Minor
Hometown: Terrell, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Children + Society - Adolescence
Extracurricular Activities: Longhorn Band, UTeach Outreach, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, & Foundation Scholars Program
A Word Others Use To Describe You: Hard Working
Tips for Incoming Freshmen: "Google calendar will become your friend. Don't be afraid to take chances and understand that rejection is part of the process."
Major: Latin American Studies
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Human Rights and Social Justice
Favorite Hobbies: Dancing
Extracurricular Activities: UT Jolt
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Empathetic
Define Your Experience as a Rapoport Scholar: "It has been extremely rewarding. This program has pushed me to take an active role in my community and meet amazing people."
Major: Health + Society
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Social Entrepreneurship & Non-profits
Extracurricular Activities: Project SEED & Research Assistant
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Funny
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "When I volunteer, I definitely prefer working hands-on with the community. Recently, I volunteered with Foundation Communities at one of their many learning centers. Knowing I was making a direct impact on the lives of these children was the most rewarding experience. I enjoyed it so much that I am now employed by FC and have my own group of first graders."
Evelyn RodriguezMajor: International Relations + Global Studies & Radio-Television-Film
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Bridging Disciplines Program: Social Entrepreneurship & Non-profits
Extracurricular Activities: Vice President for Texas Latin Dance + UT Yoga Club
A Word Others Use to Describe You: Reliable
Favorite Way(s) of Giving Back: "My most recent volunteer experience was with Latinitas and Texas After Violence Project. At Latinitas, I worked with young Latinas during one of their summer camp programs. Then, at Texas After Violence Project, I usually worked with interview clips that focused on understanding the impact of interpersonal and state violence on individuals."
