Hi everyone!!! My name is Emily Muniz and I am a rising sophomore and MLK Scholar with an (intended) major in Political Science and minor in Psychology. I was born on Long Island and have lived in New York all my life. Growing up on Long Island, however, came with its own set of challenges. Despite the fact that all Long Island municipalities share the same coasts and shoreline, economic discrepancies between towns fostered damaging prejudices and stereotypes based on racism, misogyny, and classism.
As a result of growing up in this atmosphere and experiencing these problems as a Hispanic woman, I developed a strong desire to fight for those who have been victimized by these damaging, incorrect notions. My goal is to promote an environment where everyone can feel safe and comfortable in their own skin. As a Global Equity Fellow, I vow to do everything in my power to cultivate this atmosphere for everyone. After all, the combination of our unique and diverse experiences and identities will only serve to enrich our education and contribute to the betterment of our world.
In fact, I'm currently working on a research project in Michigan that aims to help underfunded schools receive more resources, advancing educational justice while also emphasizing how much our academic system benefits from the diversity that comes with such equity.
Lastly, I cannot fully express my excitement to be able to study abroad in Florence this fall. I look forward to meeting everyone, and to making new friends & memories! :)