In the summer of 2025, I started volunteering at the Richmond SPCA. It was something I had always wanted to do, and after completing training over the winter, I was finally ready. I’ve always been an advocate for animals, and I wanted to do something proactive. Taking the step to actually get involved felt amazing, and it’s something I’m very proud of. Dudley When I first started, I was so nervous. I was afraid I would do something wrong, but I quickly learned that some thi

In the summer of 2025, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Florence, Italy for a month. During this time, I was able to explore the culture and craftsmanship of Italy while immersing myself in new material in ways I had never experienced before. I took an Art History class and a Fashion Forecasting course, both of which opened my eyes in completely different ways.   In my Art History class, our three‑hour sessions were spent outside walking through Florence rather

In the Winter of 2024, I got to contribute to my sorority by serving as Vice President of Administration for a full year. During my time in this role, I refined my skills in Excel, Google Sheets, learned the rules of a new tracking app, and strengthened my ability to lead in an organized and structured way. By organizing all chapter-wide events, I gained a deeper understanding of how to maintain a polished and efficient internal system. When adding events into the chapter cal