Destination University

Transcript

Let’s head over to meet Michelle who has an awesome story to share. She’s a first-generation student, majoring in Political Science. Her opportunities at St. Ed’s as well as being in Austin, the Texas state capital, have opened amazing doors and she’ll tell us all about them. Okay, Michelle, you are on.

– Thank you, Alex. Hello, everyone. Being born and raised in El Paso, Texas, I always felt very at home as a first-generation, Mexican-American. However, I knew that I needed to leave my community in order to step into my fullest potential and follow my passion for advocacy and changemaking. I wanted to attend college in the capital city, Austin and felt a calling to the Texas State Legislature. The guidance and mentorship I received at St. Edward’s has been priceless. I became involved on campus as a Resident Assistant, Senator for Student Government, and President of a Pre-Law fraternity. Earlier this year, I became a full-time Legislative Assistant as a fellow for a senator that represents my hometown. Then over the summer, I interned for a Congresswoman that represents the district my family lives in through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. As a St. Edward’s University McNair scholar, I conducted research, “Studying how Educational Attainment Impacts the Representation of Latinos in Congress”. I found that even though Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history, it is still not proportional to the Latino population in the U.S. I hope to fill one of those spaces one day. St. Edward’s has given me the tools that I need to live fully and follow my passions. With guidance from my professors and other faculty, I have been able to create the college experience of my dreams. When I committed to St. Edward’s, I knew that they were committing to me, too. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Michelle, congrats on following your dream. Your leadership activities and research are super, super impressive. So are your internships at the Texas State capital and with the Texas Legislature. Thank you for showing us how your St Ed’s experience is preparing you for your goal of joining Congress and making a difference. Thanks again.