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<<< Scholarships & Grants
Thanks to alumni and friends, in 2007 the USCA awarded scholarships totaling $25,868 to 32 members. Meet four of these exceptional co-opers.
2006 Scholarship Recipients>>>
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FROM: Redlands, CA
CO-OPS: Davis Hall
MEMBER SINCE: Fall 2005
MAJOR: English
Felicia’s parents did not have the opportunity to go to college, and they’ve always stressed to Felicia not to take her education for granted. Felicia says “I think it’d be a waste to take the class and not make the most of it. It’s not every day that you can take a class in Old Norse!
Felicia’s goals include excelling in her classes, further developing several novel ideas and publishing her poetry. She hopes to travel to Iceland and other parts of Scandinavia to do research on old Icelandic sagas and work with their original manuscripts.
Why Felicia loves her co-op: “Living in Davis has inspired me to take up cooking, and I absolutely love it! I always feel rewarded after cooking a scrumptious dinner and getting complimented by my housemates.
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FROM: Orange County, CA
CO-OPS: Kidd Hall
MEMBER SINCE: Fall 2006
MAJOR: Conservation & Resource Studies
Becca was drawn to the co-ops because of the USCA's commitment to sustainable living. Her love of conservation has expanded beyond her life in the co-ops and her major in Conservation and Resource Studies, and has led her to start working with the environmental justice community in West Berkeley. She is currently creating a Wiki on local environmental issues which she hopes will become a valuable local online resource. After graduation Becca hopes to work with an environmental advocacy group and later attend law school.
Why Becca loves her co-op: “There’s always someone around to make me laugh. I’ve made incredible friends here, some that I will undoubtedly have for the rest of my life. And the food is amazing!”
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FROM: Burlingame, CA
CO-OPS: Sherman Hall
MEMBER SINCE: Fall 2005
MAJOR: Political Science & Anthropology
Sepideh is proud to be currently serving as house manager of Sherman. Her goal as manager is to “take a part in creating a community that is open-minded, accepting, and concerned with everyone’s well-being.” Sepi extends that to the community, working at an outreach program at an Oakland middle school where she gets to “have fun, and also create a comfortable learning space.” Her future plans include law school.
Why Sepideh loves her co-op: “Sherman has become my second home.I love that we are a group of incredibly diverse girls, yet we still co-exist peacefully to create a loving community. I would not want to live anywhere else!”
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FROM: Burbank, CA
CO-OPS: The Convent
MEMBER SINCE: Fall 2005
MAJOR: Law student
In addition to carrying a full load his first year at the Boalt Hall School of Law, Justin works on the Gender and Justice Law Journal and volunteers with the Worker’s Rights Clinic at the East Bay Community Legal Center. Justin’s goals incIude becoming a United States Attorney, and possibly running for for elected office.
Why Justin loves his co-op: “My co-op compadres help to keep me sane. After 12 hours with law students and lawyers, I come home to mathematicians, social scientists and art-lovers. I’m constantly surrounded by bright, motivated, caring people. Dinner conversations are never dull, and I’m always impressed by the dedication and commitment of my fellow co-opers!”
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