Our Chapters: Georgetown University
Chapter Director Name: Ricki Eshman
Grad Year: 2014
Major: Government with a minor in Chinese
Future Aspirations: I am not entirely sure yet what career path I want to pursue. I am interested in law, international relations, and social justice. If those three could interact in some way that would be great!
Why are you in Strive?
I am in Strive because I believe it is tackling one of the most important issues this country faces. Education should be the base of every society and if our country is lacking educated people, we are going to continue to have more issues in the future. Everyone deserves a chance to excel and life and that can start with having a solid background of education.
What is your favorite thing about Strive?
My favorite thing about Strive is the relationships that are fostered.
Director of PR/Marketing/Fundraising
Future Aspirations:
I would love to attend law school after graduating from college.
Why are you in Strive?:
I think it's very important that students have access to a support system and resources when going through the college application process. Strive offers a great opportunity for students to achieve their college goals and fulfill their potential.
What is your favorite thing about Strive?:
My favorite thing about Strive is that it has an immediate and visible impact, and great relationships are formed.
Director of Curriculum
Name; Eric Vorchheimer
Grad Year: 2014
Major: Finance/International Business
Future Aspirations:
I would like to own the New York Mets someday.
Why are you in Strive?
I love Strive's mission. I think every qualified student in America should go to college. My involvement with Strive is a small contribution toward that end.
Curriculum Director Name: Kate Burns
Grad Year: 2013, Walsh School of Foreign Service
Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Biotechnology and Global Health.
Future Aspirations: I'm also a premed student so I've got my hands pretty full, but spend much of my time outside of class engaged in various tutoring activities with students of all ages. Right now I'm hoping to go to med school and am particularly interested in issues in international health, preventive medicine, and women's health.
Why you are in Strive: I'm part of Strive because I believe that so many obstacles to finding a way into college have little to do with what really matters and that anyone with the talent and dedication should have the opportunity.
What your favorite thing about Strive is: My favorite thing about Strive is that it utilizes college students because no one has more appreciation for and first-hand knowledge of the college application process - we're living the dream we had a few years back and now have to opportunity to make that happen for someone else.
Director of Internal Relations Name: Sheldon Halsted
Grad Year: 2014
Major: Psychology
Future Aspirations: I would like to work for or create my own non-profit organization.
Why are you in Strive?
I love working with children and feeling as though I am making a profound impact on their lives. The year long one-on-one curriculum of Strive gives mentors and mentees the opportunity to create close bonds that will last a lifetime.
What is your favorite thing about Strive?
The strong relationships you build with your mentee as well as the other mentors.
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