Snapshots
Connor Van Kirk is excited to take advantage of every opportunity at Leeds to get the most out of his experience.
Jaidyn Shirley has just launched her college career, but she鈥檚 already diving into lots of activities to shape her dreams for the future.
鈥淢y dream is to pursue a career in international human rights law or within a philanthropic or humanitarian relief organization after dedicating time to my personal development as a leader and changemaker.鈥
鈥淭his year, I would like to accomplish maintaining the balance between my studies and home life. I know the first year is the toughest, but maintaining balance is key to success.鈥
鈥淎t Leeds, I quickly have developed fast friendships, opened a plethora of doors, created meaningful connections, and have already learned more than I could have imagined in a short time.鈥
鈥淚鈥檓 a mother, an entrepreneur and am currently pursuing a dual degree鈥攁ll while living thousands of miles away from my 1-year-old baby.鈥
鈥淧eople may be surprised to know I worked in an Italian restaurant in high school and am a pretty good chef.鈥
鈥淚've witnessed a significant shift in what Gen Z mentees are seeking in their careers ... 鈥