Interview Summary: Maria vividly remembers her first day moving into her freshman dorm at East Hall. Though East Hall was not the best of accommodations, she had a lot of fun getting to know her peers during freshman year and is still close friends with her freshman roommate too. Maria was very involved on campus, including being part of the planning organization for pep rallies and going to rugby games. Looking back, she made many connections while on campus that are still important to her today.

Interviewer: Kathy Beth Stavanoa

Date of Interview: February 23, 2018

Location of Interview: Munday Library, St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX

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