Hi everyone! My name is Ava Iannitti
and I’m a sophomore at UConn’s Stamford campus. My major at the moment is
Psychology, but it may change to pre-law. Either way, I plan to further my
education even more by going to graduate school or law school.
I grew up in the Bronx, NY and moved
to Greenwich, CT when I was sophomore in high school. In this area, I have seen
extreme wealth with very kind and humble people, but also with people who are
flashy and unwilling to share. Coming from a life surrounded by poverty, seeing
people who have so much extravagance seems very strange to me. From my
experience with moving, I firmly believe that life’s work should revolve around
giving back tenfold. If you are able, your life should be committed to seeking
intrinsic goods for yourself and others. I am not truly happy unless I am part
of something that aids others directly. This is why I wanted to go Cape Town
with UConn. The focus of the internship and how hands-on it is will truly bring
me to a state of inner peace and happiness. And hey- the absolutely
breathtaking views of Cape Town aren’t so bad either. The pictures of the UCT
campus and views from Table Mountain only added to my excitement in applying!
I was absolutely thrilled when I
received my acceptance that I cried! Being a part of something so
beautiful-there’s no greater feeling. January cannot come soon enough. I am
more than ready to start this incredible journey and to build a relationship
with all of you. Congrats to everyone for getting in!
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