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How I Became Passionate About Professional Development

By Marissa Jackman I started college with more passion than professional experience. At that point, I was not very active in the workforce and worked no more than four hours per week. I was 18.  The Next Chapter In 2023, I began my college journey…
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I Studied In D.C. During Inauguration

By Prince Jamerson During my freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University, I had the opportunity to study in Washington, D.C. during the presidential inauguration. Being an African American man, I thought about not going due to safety concerns. But my mother encouraged me to go…
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Studying Abroad in Oaxaca Changed Me

By Joselyn Alaniz They say that when you’re drawn to a particular place, it’s because there’s a story waiting for you there. Most interpret this as the chance to meet the love of their life. For me, though, it was Oaxaca, Mexico, that called—and when…
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What Black History Month Means to Me

By Jalen Webber It’s Black History Month, a time when we celebrate, reflect on, and honor the legacy of Black heroes in America. Although I am grateful for this month—a month that gives Black/African Americans the recognition they rightfully deserve—I constantly ask myself: Why should…
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My Internship At Tacoma Public Utilities

By Jonathan Dubreuil My parents have a saying: tu es destiné à être là où tu es, which is French for “you’re destined to be where you are.” My dad grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as the oldest of three siblings. In a country where…
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Seed Internships Has Given Me Career Confidence

by Stephanos Mavrommatis As the son of Argentinian and Brazilian immigrant parents who will be the first to receive a college degree in my family, navigating university and my career to follow often feels daunting. How do I apply for an internship? How can I…