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Because I grew up in a not so well-off family, I want to help other people live a better life - things like fighting poverty and giving people equal opportunity, especially the girls. My mom was the first one to get education in a family of ten, and she had to come through difficult situations. Everyone should have a chance at success and equal opportunity.

My sister is ten and I watch her overcome challenges. If my sister goes through these situations, what about other people? I was a beneficiary of government funding to get an education. I was the lucky one, so I ask myself what can I do now so that others can benefit from my opportunity.

-What do you want people to say about you when you're no longer on this earth?

I want them to say that it was good having me. I want to have an impact in their life and I want to make sure that they feel I cared for them, and that I contributed to their success and that they had someone to talk to when they faced difficulties, and I want them to realize circumstances don't necessarily lead to success. That you can make it despite your circumstances. It's not all about getting what you want but doing the best with what you have.

Wyclife '17

Hometown: Kisumu, Kenya

Undeclared

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"There is something very sincere about receiving a handmade card in today’s fast-paced society. The time and care that goes into painting and writing the cards is so fulfilling for me because I know they are going to make someone smile or laugh. Since these are hand drawn, no two cards are exactly alike; each one is unique! The whole process has taught me about how important it is to put thoughtfulness and sincerity in everything you do."

Liliana ’16, 

Hometown: Richmond, IN

Art and French double major She also has her own card business, Cards by Lili.

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We feel anxiety and vulnerability when we show ourselves initially. I have found that the key to building a conversation that is more than superficial is if you are open and share yourself. If you make yourself vulnerable and open, then the person you are talking to is more likely to do so.

Conversations often have this weird push and pull going on. If you are passing someone on The Heart for five seconds, it seems rude if you don’t ask the superficial questions like ‘How are you’ or ‘How are classes,’ but nobody has the time in passing to answer with or listen to the real answers.”

Ana ’16

Hometown: Baltimore, Md. 

Sociology and Anthropology, and French double major

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The root word of technology 'techne' means 'craft' or 'art' in ancient greek.  A recent piece or performance that has inspired me is What do plants sound like? by Mileece who is an experience designer & sonic artist from LA. In this specific piece Mileece converts the infrasonic sounds of plants into an audible sound experience through some code and hardware she designed. 

She has attached conductive touch sensors to the plants and during her performance at MoMa she walks around all of the rigged up potted plants and intentionally touches specific ones (each plant has a different tone) and through this creates a harmonic composition of sounds, that is in fact coming from living plants. 

I really am fascinated by this piece because of the synthesis of art, performance, sound composition, interactive experience, ecology, and technology. 

Mileece is challenging and re-examining many different institutions and industries through her piece. She challenges the capitalist tech industry and culture in utilizing technology in a way that doesn't have to be esoteric or "functional" - it can be creative, simple, and doesn't always have to be consumed, it can be tinkered with . She challenges the art world through her use of alternative and atypical mediums, such as plants as sound. Ultimately I think what she is challenging is the "conventional", and I am all for that. 

This has impacted my own creations by inspiring me to do my computer science senior project on something similar that challenges conventions and misconceptions of technology, perhaps using ecology as a medium. 

Sadie Coughlin-Prego '16

Hometown- Madison, WI

Computer Science

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I started model United Nations when I was a freshman. I knew I was in love with politics, and being Libyan meant that my country was always affected by United Nation decisions. We are always on the agenda. That was one of the reasons why I wanted to learn more about the way it works. I want to become a politician, perhaps a diplomat in the future or maybe working for the UN. Before the revolution in 2011 I had no interest in politics. I just learned about it. As an Arab, you are always affected by politics. I was in Canada when the revolution happened, and I found myself being deeply affected because I was by myself, and I felt that I needed to learn more about it, and that is how I discovered my interest in politics. I would always hear in the news issues concerning Libya and the United Nations, and I wanted to know more about it. ShadaMajor: Human development and social relations/politicsHometown; Libia#FacesofEarlham #facesofearlham #EC #EarlhamCollege #modelUnitedNations #studentsFollowing

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I've worked in the dining hall for over 20 years at Earlham, carding students  (their school I.D.’s) when they arrive for meal times. My favorite part of the job? The students, and being their surrogate grandma. A lot of them are far from home - especially the international students. And they get lonely when they first arrive - so I'm their grandma. I just love all the kids. 

My nickname “Jo the Bouncer” started when former college president Doug Bennett began his role and arrived at the dining hall for a meal. I didn't know who he was and I asked him for an I.D. or a meal ticket, and I wouldn't let him through the line without one. 

Jo “The Bouncer” 

90 Years Old

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"Your perception of me does not change my perception of me." Ariona, Junior from Indianapolis, IN, Peace and Global Studies Major #facesofearlham #FacesOfEarlham #EarlhamCollege #Earlham #Student #Indianapolis #college

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"An old high school football coach told me about Earlham. I ran into him when I went to vote. He was working the polls and is an alum himself. I just got out of the Navy and was looking for some direction. I hadn't seen him in years so it was odd to run into him. If I hadn't though I would be pursing another academic track and working. My worst fear is getting murdered. I had a close call, I was shot. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have dreams about it. Getting an education and becoming an attorney will allow me to not be in a location where a murder is likely to happen. It would be a whole different environment." Johnnie, Hometown: Muncie, IN, African American Studies #FacesofEarlham #EarlhamCollege #EC #students #Earlham

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