Women's Education and Empowerment

On October 20th, I went to the chapel to hear Dr. Sakena Yacoobi speak about her story and how she became an idol figure. Her wise words gave me inspiration to live life with a purpose. Not only was she speaking of women, but she was also speaking for men. Her goals are to give women an opportunity for a fighting chance in this world and to show men how to really act. My roommate volunteered to be on the committee to welcome her, and I am so proud of her for stepping up. Dr. Yaboobi's work is an inspiration and her will to fight for women's rights is empowering.

Black Mountain

On October 4th-5th, most of the Biophilia class went on a backpacking trip on Black Mountain Reserve. It was definitely a new experience for me, especially because it's not with my family. Even though we went with a group from class, it still felt as if I was independent. The area was really beautiful and it felt as if I was closer to nature. At the end of saturday, we were able to watch the sunset. That was a really majestic sight to witness. I also got to try vegan food that night and thought it was interesting. Overall, it was a tiring journey, but it was worth it. It was a good experience to see nature without distractions.

Potrero Nuevo Farm

On September 11, we went to Potrero Nuevo Farm. There, we learned about how they grow every things with the help of volunteers. Normally, they would have fields full of flowers and vegetables, but they didn't due to the drought. As a class, we cut bunches of Lavender for a future project of theirs. We also dug up potatoes. The owners are very selfless and caring people. Their work really impacts the community and utilizes the resources the land provides.

RA Henna Tattoo Session

My RA, Jojo, hosted a henna tattoo session for our floor. It was held in the lawn in front of the mansion on blankets we each brought. She got to know us better and vice versa. Not everyone went but it was still fun. She talked about the history of henna and immigration. She's very inspiring and very involved with activities on campus.