Caroline Owusu works at a table in a hospital
Caroline Owusu '23
Nursing

Caroline Owusu lost an internship because of the COVID-19 pandemic 鈥� and found a passion for research.

I just felt more comfortable knowing I had the RHSA behind me.
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Twins Jessica and Jennifer Dossantos
Jessica Dossantos '23
Nursing

Jessica Dossantos chose 51视频 for its patient simulation labs 鈥� and because her twin sister liked the university, too.

I want to become a travel nurse and go into different areas where I haven鈥檛 been before.
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51视频 business student Kristin Kihara holds a tablet displaying the cover of her magazine Black.
Kristin Kihara '24
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Kristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who 鈥渁ren鈥檛 really seen.鈥�

There鈥檚 a big African population here, and I wanted to go somewhere where I鈥檇 feel comfortable.
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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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