Learn about Stanford from current Stanford students

Access Associates are current Stanford students who are passionate about expanding access to higher education. Please browse the profiles below to learn more about some of our backgrounds and experiences. You can email us with questions about student life at Stanford at access-uga@stanford.edu.

Meet the Access Associates

Hi, my name is Chace! I am a transfer student in the class of 2027 from West Virginia, studying Political Science and Sociology with Data Science tracks. My favorite aspect of Stanford is its strong commitment to embracing and celebrating the full spectrum of human diversity. I am happy to speak about the undergraduate and transfer student experience at Stanford, the social sciences, and college access for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

 

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Hi, my name is Daniela and I am in the class of 2026 at Stanford majoring in Political Science & minoring in Human Rights, I am from Salinas, CA. One of my favorite parts about Stanford is the great opportunities to learn new things and meet great people. Ask me about being Pre-Law, best places on campus, or anything!

 

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Hi, my name is Fadie and I am in the class of 2026 at Stanford majoring in Biology and minoring in Education, I am from Detroit. One of my favorite parts about Stanford is the relaxed community. Ask me about premed life, moving to California, and freshman experiences!

 

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Hello! My name is Jairus, and I am in the class of 2028 at Stanford studying Aero/ Astro with a minor in mechanical design. I am from a small town in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California called Barstow. Outside of school, I am also involved with the Pacific Islander Student Association, Stanford Student Space Initiative High-Powered Model Rocketry Team, and Cardinal Calypso (Stanford’s Steel Pan Ensemble). My favorite part of Stanford is being able to meet and engage with so many students from a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Feel free to yap with me about anything!

 

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Hi, my name is Maya. I’m in the Class of 2028 at Stanford studying Political Science with a minor in American Studies (pre-law). I'm local to the Bay Area. One of my favorite parts of Stanford is being able to escape “the bubble” and venture out into the Bay, so feel free to ask me about that, work-life balance, the humanities side of Stanford, and anything under the sun about undergrad life here!

 

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Hi! My name is Raihan and I am a first-generation college student in the Class of 2028 from Massachusetts, born and raised in Bangladesh. I am currently studying Management Science and Engineering and Design. I am involved with the Asian American community on campus and work closely in the tech and venture capital space for those who’d like to talk about those pathways. I love to do photography, anything outdoorsy, and love finding new viewpoints around campus!

 

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Hi my name is Simya, and I'm from Los Angeles. I'm in the Class of 2027 studying Earth Systems on the Sustainable Societies and Environment track. I'm super passionate about the intersections between human and planetary health! I have also been part of the Stanford VPUE STEM Fellows program. Outside of academics, I like to spend my time traveling all over San Francisco and trying new restaurants with my friends.

 

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Hello! My name is Van and a small town in Maryland. I’m in the class of 2028 majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Translation Studies. In my free time, I enjoy doing Stanford Lion Dance, scrapbooking, and exploring new places off campus. Feel free to ask me about anything!