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I remember my first time driving on I-65, on my way to meet my host family after arriving in the U.S. I had never seen the sky so wide,

Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, I came to South Bend in June of 2021 to attend the University of Notre Dame, where I earned a M.S. in Engineering,

By the time I was a senior in high school, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to do next. My dream school was in Texas. My friends

The unveiling of the River Lights. Bleachers on blocked-off city streets to watch a variety of performances. Individuals zip-lining across the Saint Joe River. Rows and rows of local restaurants

I, Ellinor Smith, have never had trouble finding words. Growing up, I loved to talk, be in front of people, and tell stories. From a young age, I loved exchanging

I was an unplanned child, born from two teens just starting middle school in Kamuli–one of the most rural districts of Eastern Uganda in Africa. Mum and Dad came

I believe in saying yes. As a timid freshman in college, I wandered my campus’ quad, looking at all the booths set up by various student organizations. There was the

Growing up in South Bend, it always seemed like my peers were counting down the days until they could leave – for college, for jobs, or even for military service. For