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Anthony Meng

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Bio

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 program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • 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:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Public Health Lawyer

    • Student Tutor

      Hamline University
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Social Media Coordinator

      The Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity Initiatives and Programs- Hamline University
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Student Navigator

      Rise Free/Swipe Out Hunger- Non Profit Organizations
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Student Food Access Coordinator/Website Designer

      Food Resource Center- Hamline University
      2019 – Present5 years

    Sports

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2019 – Present5 years

    Research

    • American History (United States)

      National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher
      2018 – 2019
    • American History (United States)

      National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher
      2017 – 2018
    • American History (United States)

      National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher
      2016 – 2017
    • American History (United States)

      National History Day- Minnesota — Competitor/Researcher
      2015 – 2016

    Arts

    • Hamline University Dance Ensemble

      Dance
      "Return to Movement": Spring 2022, American College Dance Association Regional Conference, 2022
      2021 – Present
    • Independent

      Music
      Chaska Music Studios Recitals/High School Symphonic Winds/Percussion Ensemble
      2005 – 2019

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      First Generation Scholars — President
      2021 – 2022
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress — Student Representative
      2019 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Auburn Homes and Services — Volunteer
      2012 – 2018
    • Advocacy

      Feed Your Brain- Hamline University — Student Leader
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy