Jazmine’s story is one of TRANSFORMATION. Thanks to her high school teacher, Jazmine decided to take back control of her life and create meaningful change through a future career in environmental science.
SUMMARY
Hook: pursuing a career that provides a sense of control and ability to make a positive impact
Goal: studying environmental science to explore the field of land management and air quality management
Activities: N/A
Scholarship: 2024-25 Irene C. Brecht Endowed Scholarship
STRATEGY
Jazmine’s interest in environmental science is rooted in encouragement from a teacher who taught her how she could make positive change in the world. Her story is an inspiring example of transformation at UC Riverside.
NARRATIVE
Reclaiming Control Through Climate Action
Growing up, Jazmine Diego thought the odds were stacked against her. After facing multiple personal challenges, she felt like control was always just outside of her reach. But when Jazmine’s teacher showed her how she could make a difference through environmental science, she finally felt like she had discovered her path.
Jazmine is studying environmental science and plans to explore careers in land management and air quality management through research opportunities and internships. At UC Riverside, she has access to resources and mentors that will help guide her towards her goals.
SOUND BITES
Environmental science student pursues impactful change
Reclaiming control through a career in environmental science
After experiencing multiple personal struggles throughout her life, Jazmine discovered her purpose, thanks to her environmental science teacher. By pursuing a career in environmental science, she feels empowered to make a positive impact in the world.
Learning about environmental science saved her from feeling like control was out of her reach. Now she can help save the planet. At UC Riverside, Jazmine will have access to resources such as research opportunities and internships to guide her in her professional and personal journey.
QUOTE
“I learned that by going into the field of environmental science, I can learn how to make change in a world where you feel like you have no control.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Jazmine Diego is majoring in environmental science. Her goal is to help the environment and explore fields such as land management and air quality management. At UC Riverside, Jazmine will have access to research opportunities and internships that will guide her in her professional journey.
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Thanks to her environmental science teacher, Jazmine Diego is finding her purpose through studying environmental science. Her goal is to help the environment and explore fields such as land management and air quality management. At UC Riverside, Jazmine will have access to research opportunities and internships that will guide her in her professional journey.
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