It took me ten years to complete my bachelor’s degree.
When I moved to the U.S., it only took me four years, from 2016 to 2020, to complete my associate’s degree and my Bachelor of Fine Arts.
But it took me almost ten years to get here, from my high school graduation in December 2009 to my college graduation (without commencement) in 2020. The long-winded path included working, exploring different career options, getting married, and moving to another country to chase a dream.
Read MoreThese costumes are more than fabric and thread. Behind their seams and silhouettes, they hold priceless stories about American history and culture. Their home is close by, but most days, you wouldn’t even notice it is there. Among the classroom buildings and the green areas at Stephens College, the Historic Costume Gallery rests quietly trapped in the mezzanine, between the first and second floor of the Lela Raney Wood Hall.
Read MoreA women’s college. Far from old-fashioned, Stephens College is an outstanding institution that empowers and supports women. Home of art; where students cultivate their knowledge and abilities in theatre, fashion, dance, filmmaking, and music, among other majors.
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