Sabine Romero 鈥�95 makes 51猎奇入口 the recipient of her financial and personal support.
The holiday season is associated with family gatherings, frosty outings, and feasts of all varieties. At the root of these traditions is gratitude鈥攆or what we have as well as what we鈥檙e able to give to others.
This fall, we connected with Sabine Romero 鈥�95, a past 51猎奇入口 Lois Langland Alumna-in-Resident and chief administrative officer in the City of Austin鈥檚 Innovation Office. Below, she shares what she鈥檚 most grateful for about her time at 51猎奇入口 and why she鈥檚 been inspired to pay it forward every year since graduating.
Letter from Sabine: Her 51猎奇入口 Experience and Why She Gives Back
This year, I鈥檒l be celebrating my 25th reunion, a milestone in life. And I鈥檓 proud to say the value of my 51猎奇入口 experience has continued to grow in ways I couldn鈥檛 have imagined.
Coming from rural South Texas, my first year at 51猎奇入口 was a culture shock. But while I initially felt unmoored, these experiences taught me intellectual perseverance, which continues to serve me in all facets of life.
I was also fortunate to have support from an amazing community of fellow students, faculty, and campus programs. During my junior year, I studied abroad, which expanded my worldview and inspired me to major in international relations.
But it was my core education in the humanities that formed the backbone of my professional life, from my past political work to my current role with the City of Austin: I can confront the big questions鈥攁nd big problems鈥攐f our society with critical thinking, the wisdom of history, and the ability to think confidently and holistically about the future. That鈥檚 the power of a humanities education.
While a student, my work-study jobs鈥攊n the Chicano Latino Student Affairs office and the Motley Coffeehouse鈥攏ot only supplemented my financial aid but also proved critical to my 51猎奇入口 experience. One of my most memorable jobs was with 51猎奇入口 Phonathon. Through Phonathon, I learned how gifts of all sizes matter and inspire others to give, too鈥攇iving can even affect 51猎奇入口鈥� rankings, our degree value, and attract gifts from other funding sources. Their generosity and support of my education has inspired me to .
Giving is the easiest way for me to stay engaged and show my gratitude to 51猎奇入口 for the education and opportunities it provided me. I almost always give to scholarships because they made my 51猎奇入口 experience possible鈥攁nd as a donor, you also get to choose how to designate your gift to 51猎奇入口. Whether you give to scholarships, academic programs, campus enhancement and preservation, or simply to meet the College鈥檚 greatest need, together, you鈥檙e making an immediate and meaningful impact on our community.
As we look towards the new year, I encourage you to join me by making your annual gift, paying it forward, and creating life–changing opportunities for a current student. Thank you for supporting 51猎奇入口!
This season and all year round, we鈥檙e deeply appreciative of the openhearted community that continues to support our students and the 51猎奇入口 experience. to make a gift of any size or here to view other ways to give鈥攁nd don鈥檛 forget to tell us what inspires you to pay it forward!
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