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OLIVIA NIPPE-JEAKINS, BS
ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
“I was in Origins of the Cosmos ... my very first semester, so it
served as my introduction to the GW Department of Physics—and
to the department’s beloved SCALE-UP teaching method, which is
far more problem-solving based than a traditional lecture! ... It
really challenged me to consider how to communicate science
and math concepts in a way that is both interesting and useful
to my audience, a skill that has served me throughout my
undergraduate career.”
ETHAN LYNNE, BA
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
“The GW memory that sticks out to me the
most was when the Monks Walk for Peace
came to campus. ... Being in their presence,
getting guided in meditation techniques and
being mindful was much needed in the middle
of midterms and re-emphasized how unique
our campus is in D.C.”
DARIANNY BAUTISTA, BA POLITICAL
SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY
“One of my most meaningful memories at GW comes from my time as a
tour guide, getting to meet prospective and incoming students from all
kinds of backgrounds. One moment that has stayed with me was when a
... first-generation student and her mother joined my tour during a
particularly difficult time in their lives. As I shared my own journey ...
they told me that hearing my story made them believe that she could
belong here too. That moment ... reminded me that representation
can open doors for others.”
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