Stephanie Van Ha

Proudest Moment: Conducting an original research project and writing a thesis for the Sociology Honors Program

Thesis: Race and Emerging Adulthood: Looking at Mental Health and Racial Identity Within a College Context

As a Sociology major, not only did I learn important theories and social issues that pertain to all of us as human beings, but I understood the notion of simply being a human. I learned that in a capitalistic world in which we are all pressured to create, produce, and be hurried along, that it is important to empathize, care, and be still in the midst of all that occurs around us. Through my time at UW, I have grown deeply as a human and a scholar. I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the 2018-2019 Sociology Honors Cohort, conduct an original research project that focuses on my academic interests, and present my research at multiple symposiums and conferences. I was a part of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center's CourtWatch program, which focuses on helping victims of sexual violence obtain access to justice within court systems. Finally, I made incredible lifelong connections with classmates, faculty members, and many other individuals through my UW experience. I look forward to implementing my passion for research and social science through further education and career opportunities and do all that I can to positively contribute to the world that we live in.