Class of 2022 by the Numbers
We are thrilled for the incoming first-year class of Echols Scholars to join our community! During their first-year welcome reception we asked them to answer the following question. As you will read in a subset of their responses, they are eager and ready to dive in, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish.
Question:
What do you hope to get out of the Echols Program during your first year?
I hope to gain a community of people who I can come to with academic issues but personal ones too. I hope to offer a way to help others when we’re all stressing out, so they can know they’re not alone.
– Genevieve Pierre Charles
I most hope to meet an intelligent and focused group of people! I look forward to diversity of thought and intelligent, rational discourse, and so far, I have been impressed by the people I’ve met.
– Caleb Davis “Swag Money” Barnes
Finding people with interesting interests who are willing to teach me.
– Zaki Panjsheeri
Connections!!! Excited to build a tribe of academically excited people.
– Tatiyahna Blakely
A community of friends who challenge me to think differently and grow as a person—all while having fun.
– Anshul Nayar
I hope to meet people and have discussions with people in completely different fields.
– Rhianna Bhatia
I hope to connect with similarly motivated peers and share insight.
– Jonah Weissman
I hope to learn about things I’ve never even thought of before. I know I will get excellent mentorship along the way.
– Zoe Ziff
Lots of friends who share a similar enjoyment of learning.
– Elena Bosack
I am really excited for the community of Echols, and as I have already seen this is a group of smart and genuine people. I think Echols will help make this year amazing not only socially but academically.
– David Miron
I want to explore classes that I’ve never had the opportunity to take, and (hopefully) find a major.
– Schyler Vander Schaaf
Unique educational experience and personal growth.
– Enrique Unruh
An academic community that studies and hangs together.
– Benjamin Wuesthoff
Life-long friends who enjoy life-long learning.
– Magin Sanchez
I hope to gain a community full of support and learning, which I already see forming.
– Taylor Milch
I hope to expand my scope of knowledge and appreciation in every way possible, from intellectual and academic stimulation to everyday curiosities and discoveries.
– Annie Cao
A collaborative community that is engaging and inclusive of all people.
– Alicja Blaszczyk
To be a part of a community unlike any I have experienced before: a cohort of determined, disciplined, passionate young men and women who are deeply in love with learning in all its myriad forms.
– Jamison Smiley
