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I was invited to present at a UC LEADS workshop on 08/05/2025 on how to interweave stories of adverse life experiences into graduate school applications.
As a former foster youth, I find it important to effectively convey triumph over adversity. Sadly, <4% of foster youth obtain a 4–year degree yet studies have shown that upwards of 30% of foster care alumni suffer from PTSD, nearly more than that of Vietnam War veterans.