51视频 student Wonder Ahiatsi poses with economics Professor Tommaso Tempesti.
Wonder Ahiatsi '23
Quantitative Economics

Wonder Ahiatsi chose 51视频 for its B.S. in quantitative economics.

Issues of economic policy affect the well-being of countries.
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Twisha Mohapatra in the audience during Oprah Winfrey's visit to 51视频.
Twisha Mohapatra '21
Business

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

My self-esteem has skyrocketed. I鈥檓 a leader now. Before, I never thought of myself as a leader.
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Monica Kong headshot
Monica Kong '22
Public Health

The River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students, gave Monica Kong the confidence she needed to succeed 鈥� and lead.

The RHSA empowered me not only as a student, but as a leader and a person who wants to serve the community.
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Nadine Chamoun in front of Needham Bank
Nadine Chamoun '21
Business Administration

Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she鈥檚 glad she did.

All of my professors have been great. ... It鈥檚 super cool to connect with them and learn how they got to where they are.
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    Peer Leaders Get a Boost from UKG

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    Alumna Returns to Lead First-Gen Success at UML

    English alumna Venus Israni has returned to her alma mater to lead the River Hawk Scholars Academy, UML鈥檚 support program for first-generation college students.
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    Students Get a Head Start on Course Work and College Life

    A range of special summer programs offer a head start on college classes and campus connections for incoming first-year students, transfer students and high school students. Some even offer full scholarships.
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