Apply for STRiVE 2024 by this Monday, November 6

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:46:05 -0400

Applications to participate in the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's STRiVE leadership for public purpose program are due on Monday, November 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST -- three days from today. Participating in STRiVE will connect you with other members of the UMBC community and support you in developing clarity and confidence about the contributions you want to make on campus and beyond.

Read more about STRiVE and apply by visiting http://tinyurl.com/STRiVE2024UMBC. For some inspiration, check out the stories below from three UMBC students and alums who had transformative experiences as STRiVE participants.

From Kayla Hegbe '23: "Supporting other people in their goals and their dreams, that is something I really took away from [STRiVE] -- being able to be my own leader in my own right, and having an impact, but my way."

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From Shawn Abraham '24: "[STRiVE] taught me that change is always happening, and that change can happen if you put your mind to it."

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From Brianna Malbon '24: "I thought I was just going to college to get my degree, but [through STRiVE] I found that I'm going to college to find my community. I'm going to college to change things."

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