
Cristian Carpio
Biology, Class of 2024
"I want to work with other students through ASLA to empower them with the productivity, time, and stress-management skills that I did not have coming into NU. As a first-gen/low-income student at NU, I am now in a position where I feel I understand many of the struggles and gaps that occur with adjusting to a college curriculum. I aspire to close this gap, especially for students with a similar experience to mine, but ultimately to create a welcoming and productive environment for all. "
Fun fact: I've spent three days in a Buddhist Monastery in Thailand.
Best advice you've received: My academic advisor once told me that failure was inherent to learning. Once I expected to fail, I did not shun myself when asking for help and actively sought it after exhausting my own resources.