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Maya D.

Ambassador at Emory University

Class of 2023

Hometown: Montclair, NJ

Major: Sociology

Secondary Major: Spanish


What has been your most impactful class?

My first-year seminar, Biographies in the Media Age. It was a comparative literature class where we looked at biographies through different mediums and in the end, had to produce our own. It challenged my writing style and taught me about the many mediums in which a biography can take shape.

On a random day, you're most likely to find me….

at Ebrik coffee above the Carlos Museum! I love their cappuccinos in a glass mug yum! The caffeine and sunny study spot help me finish my work easily. After that, you can probably find me on the quad tossing a frisbee with some friends and soaking up the sun.

My favorite thing to do in Atlanta is...

Go to the Atlanta Botanical Garden! In the spring it is blossoming with beautiful flowers and different sculptures made out of plants. In the winter they put on a lights show at night time which makes you feel like you're in a magical winter wonderland.

What is your favorite Emory tradition?

My favorite Emory tradition is Songfest! I love singing and dancing, so getting the chance to do that while also meeting new first-years was a great experience. Whenever I hear Fergalicious come on I can't help but sing the Songfest version of that song...Hammylicious! My residence hall got 3rd place and I will always take pride in that. Go Hammy!

I'm passionate about...

Outdoor Education Spanish National Parks Hiking Backpacking Traveling Baking Atlanta Food Scene

I'm involved with...

Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee The Emory Wheel Outdoor Emory Project SHINE
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