METCO Inc.

"Every experience, conversation, setback, opportunity, and space I have occupied helped shape the perspective I speak from and the way I have come to understand the world around me."

Jhaizer will study Human Physiology with aspirations to pursue a career in the medical field, and Jhainier plans to study sports journalism.

METCO helped shape my confidence when I was co-founding the first Black Student Union at my school. I created this space because I felt there were limited opportunities for minority students to share a space and feel represented. I personally wish I had this when I was an underclassman so now I'm doing it for the ones who need that space. This club has given students a place to connect and belong and to have important conversations about identity and self-advocacy. Through this club I have...