Kyndale Simmons,
First-year student
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| I will soon be a double major in marketing and biochemistry
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Why did you choose your major and can you share some of your career goals? |
I love the process of creating new things and understanding how a product can influence an industry.
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You’re just starting out at RIT. Are you active yet with the Native American Student Association? |
I am currently unable to attend the meeting due to a class being at that time, but hopefully, next semester I will be able to be more involved.
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What other RIT groups, organizations or sports are you active with? |
Soon to be a part of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Delta Sigma Pi!
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Please share with us a little bit about your family history (nation/clan). Any special memories that stand out growing up |
My hometown is Edmond, Oklahoma. My family is a part of the Cherokee Nation, and a favorite memory of mine would be attending the yearly Powwows. When I was younger, I remember the air being so light and the colors being so bright and whimsical. A very memorable memory of mine.
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We are celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Why is this important to all of us, and are there role models you admire? (This could be someone within your own family!) |
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Native American heritage is important for its rich history and culture. The resilience of Native Americans and their dedication to preserving traditions is inspiring. I admire Elouise P. Cobell as a role model for her efforts to pave the way for Native American communities. She helped set up the first ever American Bank owned by a tribe. She led and won a groundbreaking class-action lawsuit called Cobell v. Salazar that charged Federal mismanagement of Native American trust funds. She received a lot of awards, including the Congressional Medal of Freedom in 2016.
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Favorite spots on the RIT campus to: grab a bite to eat? To hang out with friends? |
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Do you have a sports team that you root for? |
You get free front-row tickets to any event you’d like. Tell us where you’re headed and who you’re seeing |
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Favorite holiday and how do you celebrate? |
Halloween, due to it being my little sister's birthday!
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The one dish you’re missing right now from home? What is it and who makes it? |
My uncle's sweet potato pecan casserole!
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What would your friends be surprised to learn about you?
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I’m good at ax-throwing and ninja star-throwing
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