Hobbies and interests
Dance
Advocacy And Activism
Drawing And Illustration
Cooking
Biking And Cycling
Graphic Design
Social Justice
Walking
Running
Reading
Philosophy
Historical
Academic
Cultural
Anthropology
Law
Humanities
Health
I read books daily
Anthony Meng
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WinnerAnthony Meng
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Hello! Nice to Meet You!
My name is Anthony Meng, I use He/they Pronouns and I am a rising senior at Hamline University, majoring in Public Health and Legal Studies. I am a first-generation college student and a child of two Khmer immigrants. As a first-gen student, it has been quite an adventure figuring out higher education on my own. Yet, I realize that I am a trailblazer for my family and that I am not alone in my undergraduate journey.
I hope to become a Public Health Lawyer. As a lawyer, I want to advocate for an equitable, inclusive world as well as give back to my community. I strongly believe that advocacy is an exercise of empathy. Therefore, we must practice it daily. Our world has become way more complex, and in all honesty, scary. Yet, I hold the conviction that we can change our world for the better.
As a first-generation student and as the oldest child of immigrant parents, I have a lot on my plate. Balancing familial responsibilities with my own academics, work, and extracurricular demands can be challenging--but I always carve out time to move my body by choreographing, or by exploring new parks around the Twin Cities and spending time with dear friends.
With all of this in mind, I hope to meet you soon and I hope you will consider my application!
In Health,
Anthony M
Education
Hamline University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Legal Studies, General
- Public Health, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Public Health Lawyer
Student Tutor
Hamline University2020 – 20211 yearSocial Media Coordinator
The Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity Initiatives and Programs- Hamline University2020 – 20211 yearStudent Navigator
Rise Free/Swipe Out Hunger- Non Profit Organizations2020 – 20211 yearStudent Food Access Coordinator/Website Designer
Food Resource Center- Hamline University2019 – Present5 years
Sports
Dancing
Varsity2019 – Present5 years
Research
American History (United States)
National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher2018 – 2019American History (United States)
National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher2017 – 2018American History (United States)
National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher2016 – 2017American History (United States)
National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher2015 – 2016
Arts
Hamline University Dance Ensemble
Dance"Return to Movement": Spring 2022, American College Dance Association Regional Conference, 20222021 – PresentIndependent
MusicChaska Music Studios Recitals/High School Symphonic Winds/Percussion Ensemble2005 – 2019
Public services
Advocacy
First Generation Scholars — President2021 – 2022Public Service (Politics)
Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress — Student Representative2019 – 2021Volunteering
Auburn Homes and Services — Volunteer2012 – 2018Advocacy
Feed Your Brain- Hamline University — Student Leader2019 – Present