Shamail Amiri

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

I saw the violence and intimidation that the Taliban leadership brought to Afghanistan. They are notorious for forbidding women and girls from receiving formal education At a young age I believe “human rights” and “gender equality “are values and ideals that many people take for granted. Because of my own experience I have come to understand these values and have a strong desire to ensure that all people, especially women and girls, will be guaranteed these unalienable rights. Being a "First Generation College Graduate" means a big milestone that I accomplished, I initiate a road map for all my siblings who follow my path to be successful in their lives.

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

I have been a student at UCSD for three years all this time I spent at UCSD was the proudest moment to me, to be a UCSD student but the most, the "proudest moment" at UCSD is my graduation day.

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

Friends

• Who are the staff, faculty or mentors who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

I was influenced by faculty and OASIS Staff.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

In the short term I want to find a job and for the long term I will attend graduate school.

Campus Affiliations

Student Retention & Success Programs

• OASIS - Hope Scholars

Cultural and Resource Centers

• Women's Center