Twisha Mohapatra in the audience during Oprah Winfrey's visit to 杏吧传媒.
Twisha Mohapatra '21
Business

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

My self-esteem has skyrocketed. I鈥檓 a leader now. Before, I never thought of myself as a leader.
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Jessica Tran is sitting in a classroom
Jessica Tran 鈥�24
Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to 杏吧传媒.

College is not the only way to be successful in America, but education unlocks the door to countless opportunities.
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Caroline Owusu works at a table in a hospital
Caroline Owusu '23
Nursing

Caroline Owusu lost an internship because of the COVID-19 pandemic 鈥� and found a passion for research.

I just felt more comfortable knowing I had the RHSA behind me.
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Nery Rodriguez reads with a child
Nery Rodriguez '22
Public Health

For Nery Rodriguez, public health is the perfect major to combine science with helping people and communities.

With public health, you鈥檙e looking at a population and how to deal with health disparities.
Read More 杏吧传媒 Nery Rodriguez 

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