Serah B.

This summer, I will be graduating and am so excited for what’s to come. Never did I imagine that I would be getting a Bachelor’s degree at university–I was such a rebel in my youth even though I was raised in academic households, I refused to even consider a degree. I was always so certain of my artistry, and that I did not need to be defined by a piece of paper. Now, with some maturity, I am so grateful the gift school has bestowed upon me. I have noticed many people assume people of color are first time college educated, even AI assumed this, and I am lucky that I come from a family that offers a legacy. Through my ancestry, I bring the gift of storytelling, which I have shared through my writing and plan to continue to grow.

To be at this milestone of graduating university and having a teenager who is about to start a new chapter in her life feels beyond surreal. In my future, I see many many published novels, public speaking engagements, philanthropy, and a home nestled in the woods with a beautiful garden. I would love to continue to refine my voice writing for publications and continue to encourage the field of anthropology to develop for the greater support of humanity. With my writing, I seek to foster spaces of reflection, resilience, and belonging. My interests are at the intersection of storytelling, culture, health, and who has access to systems.

During my time abroad, my goal is to wrap up a book I have been working on for the past decade for publishing. Additionally, I will focus on improving my Italian and broadening my perspectives on the possibilities for my future as an almost empty-nester!