Brenda Rodriguez
Year: Junior
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Kendallville, Indiana
What activities on and off campus are you involved with?
"I am the social chair for the Latinx Law Student Association (pre-law)."
How has being a 21st Century Scholar impacted your college experience?
"Being a 21st century scholar has had a huge impact on my college experience starting with the opportunity it gave me to attend a university such as IU. It has also provided me with so many resources to better my studies and make sure I am taking advantage of the program in every way possible!"
What do you hope to gain from your EARN Indiana internship with the 21st Century Scholars Program?
" I hope to gain hands-on experience through my different projects within the internship while also working on networking, resume building, and growing professionally."
What would you like to do after you graduate?
"As of now, the plans are to attend law school. I am studying to take the LSAT this upcoming year, but I am still unsure if I am going to take a gap year and then attend law school or if I'll be attending law school right after graduation!"
What is a fun fact about you?
"I first traveled solo when I was 9 years old."