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Rebecca Dasilva

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Bio

I am a first-year student at the University of New Haven, I am Majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Crime Analysis and a paralegal certificate, with a minor in Arabic. My ambition is to go to law school. Where I aspire to either work for the United Nations or as a lawyer. Beyond the Classroom, I actively contribute to the University's Undergrad Student Government Association as a senator for students with dietary restrictions. I play an integral role in the advocacy committee, dining committee with deans of students, and mayor advisory committee with the political science department. Bridging cultural divides, I've undertaken the challenge of learning Arabic both at my University and through online resources, investing almost two years in this linguistic journey. My passion for languages extends to fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. In the realm of leisure, I find solace in reading crime and fantasy books, while indulging in shows seamlessly blended with the tranquility of pilates. My deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education stems from a personal narrative. Raised by a single immigrant mother who toiled tirelessly, I understand firsthand the challenges of navigating an educational path while contending with financial constraints. Despite these hurdles, my unwavering dedication propels me toward a future where education is not just a pursuit but a means to transcend boundaries and create a lasting impact.

Education

University of New Haven

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Criminology
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • International Relations and National Security Studies
    • Political Science and Government
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      lawyer

    • senator for students with dietary restrictions

      University of New Haven - Advocacy Committee
      2023 – Present1 year
    • I was a deleagte

      Model United Nations
      2023 – Present1 year
    • residential student

      Dining Committee - Dean of students
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Senator for students with dietary restrictions

      University of New Haven
      2023 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Figure Skating

    Junior Varsity
    2024 – Present8 months

    Tennis

    Club
    2019 – 20234 years

    Awards

    • No

    Skateboarding

    Club
    2020 – 20222 years

    Awards

    • no

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2019 – Present5 years

    Awards

    • no

    Research

    • Arabic

      University of New Haven — student
      2023 – Present

    Arts

    • video star

      Video editing
      yes
      2018 – 2022

    Public services

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Mayor Advisor Committee — student
      2023 – Present
    • Advocacy

      University of New Haven — student/general member
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Key Club — member
      2021 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering