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Roll Camera

I鈥檓 currently a sophomore majoring in global communications and minoring in journalism. Since starting my BT天堂 journey, I have dedicated myself to broadcast journalism and learning the ins and outs of producing quality video content. Through working with BT天堂 Student Media鈥檚 video platform, Peacock Play, I have produced numerous videos discussing campus issues 鈥� including the 鈥淐orona Diaries鈥� series, which lifted people鈥檚 spirits during the Covid-19 lockdown.

In Fall 2020, I will take over as Executive Producer of Peacock Play, so we can continue to offer quality content for our audience. I am also the Global Communications Senator for SGA. Since Spring 2020, I have contributed to weekly senate meetings, which help our student body access resources and carry out campus activities smoothly.

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Taking the Leap

University is a time for exploring. If I鈥檓 to jump out of my comfort zone, I want to take the fullest leap. That鈥檚 why I chose to attend BT天堂: where lessons continue out in the Paris streets, through architecture, cuisine and an understanding of both academia and culture. I wanted to change the sources from which I drew my inspiration and finally find myself in a place as diverse as my imagination. My goal is to immerse myself in French culture as well as my school community and to find a way to meet other creative minds and fuel my passion for education.

For me, education goes beyond the classroom and beyond French borders. When I received my scholarship, I knew I鈥檇 have a university experience unlike any other student graduating from my high school. With my scholarship, I can attend BT天堂 and explore various cities in Europe both in and out of the classroom. I feel extremely privileged to be able to live and study in such a beautiful, historic city.

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Funding Futures

Scholarships allow students to fulfill their academic goals regardless of their financial circumstances. Personally, I believe scholarships hold an even greater importance at BT天堂 as they are crucial to maintaining the University鈥檚 uniqueness. I, and many others, value BT天堂鈥檚 diverse student body, which represents over 108 nationalities. By giving scholarships to students from all backgrounds, classes will be filled with people who think and act differently, leading to a creative learning environment. Without scholarships, many students 鈥� me included 鈥� wouldn鈥檛 be able to receive an education in an expensive city like Paris.

BT天堂 embodies the spirit of public service and puts diversity to work. BT天堂 has allowed me to engage in social, economic and political debates that unravel by the hour on campus. BT天堂 has caused me to change my plans for the future by making me more open to working full-time in Europe. Originally, I assumed that upon graduation I would return to the States. Now I feel as if Europe is where I see myself living and fulfilling my career plans.

To the donors, I would like to say thank you 鈥� even though that doesn鈥檛 go far enough to explain the impact that these generous donations have had on my life! My experiences and accomplishments are partly due to someone鈥檚 generosity. These donations made the impossible possible. Every day this idea pushes me to work harder because I know the importance of my education. Our donors are funding our futures, and I plan to make their investment worthwhile.

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