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Jolie Ragin

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Modeling
  • Spanish
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Songwriting
  • Latin Dance
  • Skateboarding

Reading

  • Classics
  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Mystery

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hi! I'm a sophomore Classical Voice Performance major at the illustrious Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. I come from an Afro-Latino, 2nd and 3rd generation immigrant, high-income/high debt household, and that has made it really hard to find help paying for college. I hope to finish my four years at this beloved HBCU, as well as go to graduate school, and become a professional international opera singer. Please help to make my dream come true!

Education

Howard University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Music

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Swim Instructor

    Education · SafeSplash Swim School

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Lifeguard

    Public Safety · Lifeguard Management Services LLC

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Cashier/Hostess

    Hospitality · Buffalo Wild Wings

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Music
Work experience:
4 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship
I grew up in New York City at a PWI private school. In my entire educational career there, there were 5 black children, including me, in my grade. I then moved to Virginia, which was another almost completely white dominated space. I chose Howard because I know that I am going to spend the rest of my life being compared to white people, and I wanted a few years surrounded by people that look like me. People who want to lift me up and support me in everything I am. Coming to Howard, it was the first time I had ever seen that many black people in one place. Walking out of my dorm and being surrounded by people who look like me has been such an incredible experience and has truly changed me as a person. Ever since I began my matriculation at Howard last year, I've become much more confident in my hair, style, voice, and so much more. This school has gotten me to come out of my shell, making way more friends than I've ever had. I've met utterly genuine people who make me better in every way, support my goals, and uplift me emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. I am so incredibly grateful to attend this university, and I can't imagine going anywhere else.
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