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Thank you Grace for everything! Your mentorship over the past 3 years has changed my life! I hope to emulate your generosity and patience as I begin to mentor my own students/community members. I will take all the lessons that you have taught me to the next chapter of my life at UChicago!

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Thank you so much for a great semester. I appreciate everything you've done for me whether it was as small as reminding me to take breaks or giving me opportunities to organize in the classroom haha love you so much  <3 - la Raine

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You were (theoretically/arguably) the first ever friend I made in ASPIRE. Because of that, I always had someone to sit next to when I first started. Thanks for never letting me be lonely. You (and your planners) are the swaggiest to ever live. I can't wait to be pen pals :))))

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Thank you Yuki for bring part of ASPIRE this year! 

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Thank you Yuki for bring part of ASPIRE this year! 

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Appreciating everyone's persistence to keep going till the end of the semester, It's been a long year. Thank you!

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So grateful for positive and forward moving outlook from everyone. Meditation on loving kindness, equal protection and the rule of law as mutually reinforcing to remind students and each other  of priorities through thick and thin.

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"just chilling what's up" broooooooooooooooooooooo that's how all of our calls go LOL. anywaysies, allyza u really are my bestie and i am so proud of u for graduating heheh. not to mention that we're just 2 valley girls doing big things LOL. but honestly i cant wait until we're both in the same place at the same time so we can properly hang out again lol. but yes i'm still gonna call u forever and we're gonna crack up about the most random things. but in all seriousness, thank u for being there for me literally all the time and just being real w me. love u man. -catrina

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It was great to have you in class and see you interact with the students.
Awesome to see you graduating this semester.
-Justin

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Thank you for being such an uplifting and fun person in my life even online. I’m gonna write you a better letter later. But I love you. Emmy <3

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Thank you Tim for being an amazing Peer mentor and for being so down for ASPIRE, your fellow peer mentors and your peers.

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Thank you Tim for being an amazing Peer mentor and for being so down for ASPIRE, your fellow peer mentors and your peers.

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Thank you for taking care of 50+ students as a peer mentor this semester.

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Yerba mate and McRib - compassionate, always wanting to learn and question, and bringing a new lens to a lot of conversations for me and the students - JW

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Yerba mate and McRib - compassionate, always wanting to learn and question, and bringing a new lens to a lot of conversations for me and the students - JW

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sooo appreciative for you coming in last semester to hold down the space in ASPIRE - hugs to you as you finish your thesis!

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Jeannie! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work along side you and create the environment we did in our classroom. Thank you for believing in me, advocating for me, teacher me, and being there for me. Who know the only other Cambodian in your life would lead you to me! I love you so much thank u for everything <3
- Emmy

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One of my first friends when we both transferred to SFSU 😂 proud to see how far we have both come since then!

much love always,

Arneson

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It's been great to see you transition as a student to faculty member! keep being you!

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It's been great to see you transition as a student to faculty member! keep being you!

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Hello Fellow Boujette,
One major memory is the two bomb open mics we hosted these past couple semesters! So happy I got to work with you & bond with you during our time in ASPIRE together <3333

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You are a PEER MENTOR! thank you for all you have done for me and ASPIRE!

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That fish still needs to be sushi and not a museum!! Your maturity, conversation, and professionalism is always so calming. Not even seeing you grow but be who you are has been so eye opening. And late night "tea." - JW

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Man where do I even start. I'm so so grateful to know you and be your friend. I hope that you never lose your humor and I thank you for all the mems. I feel like every time we talk, we laugh about something. You know that I am your biggest fan forever and ever. You have such a big heart and I'm so thankful to have been a witness. Thank you for always laughing and sharing w me :)

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You are so articulate, focused, and funny. Having you in class was not having a Peer Mentor but a partner to share in the conversation, debate, and learning. You're amazing and I look forward to the many great things you will be doing. But remember to be compassionate and patient with yourself because you need to take care before you can do all those great and amazing things! You are the second "Cambodian American" I have met. lol - JW

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Arneson, you were one of the first kind faces that I met when I first moved to the bay. Meeting you in SOMA was such a fun memory for me and I'm so glad we got to work together, even if it was super briefly. I appreciate you and CONGRATS on graduating!! <3
-Megan

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Thank you for being part of ASPIRE this year! i've learned so much from you and love it every time you offer ideas in the space.

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I am so amazed by your poise and ability to teach in our class. From the first occasion when we opened with your lecture on gender and pronouns to the end when you were a steady and supportive presence for students in class and on emails...I see you as amazing!
--loan

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alauna!! thank you for everything you do for our community, I've admired your work and dedication since I was in PACE :) keep speaking out and never stop talking about these issues because you do so well in helping people understand their importance <3 - Raine

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congratulations on your next journey! so proud of you!

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Thankful I had to the opportunity to work with you in this community, staying in the ASPIRE office that one Friday to watch midsommar will always been a highlight of my ASPIRE experiences 😂

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I'm so proud of you! You're going to be an amazing educator! I'll always be here for you as a friend and mentor! You inspire me always.
- Hillary

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Just kidding. Never stop. I love you to the moon and back and I’m going to write you a better letter later but just thank you for your endless support and guidance. <3

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Thank YOU for speaking UP and using your talents to give to others

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Thank you for all you have done in ASPIRE. I always look forward to hearing what you have to say in this space.

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MAMA Lasi! Thank you for all you do for ASPIRE, SFSU, Ethnic Studies, the world! you are an amazing person and we are so lucky to work with you

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dude i appreciate u. thank u for holding it down when we were both working with aureen hahah. u have big things ahead of u and i'm so proud :) -catrina

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Alauna, I've loved working with you over the past couple semesters. We've weathered some crazy bumps in the road (move to remote learning last year, AA hate this year), but together we've made an awesome team that's supported our students! Best of luck on all your future endeavors! -Kira

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Where do I even start? I didn't think that hanging out in your office would lead me to where I am now but like Catrina said, life comes at you fast. I don't know if I ever shared this, but I'm graduating so I'm gonna leave my heart out on the padlet floor. When I was in your office talking about how scared I was to take my major classes (this was so long ago now but its so fresh), what you said stuck with me until today. It got me out of the weird pit that I was stuck in. I haven't forgotten what you told me on that day, I think it'll stay with me forever. I feel like I don't express this enough but thanks for everything. I really don't know where I would be if I hadn't gotten the chance to work with you and have you as my mentor. Cheers to life!!

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It's been such an honor working with you over the past couple years in ASPIRE, IA-ing, and working on your thesis. I've loved collaborating with you and have learned so much from your perspectives on the world. <3 Kira

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hey alex! i remember when we were in Lasi's class together and then u were my peer mentor for arlene's class hahahah. but i'm so proud of you and i hope you and ur family continue to stay healthy! -catrina

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It was so great to go from having you in class to collaborating with you as a Peer Mentor. Your asynchronous class sessions were such a great additional resource for students. Thank you! <3 Kira

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omg arlene. u are the best boss anyone could ever ask for. i remember going through it that one time and just crying in ur office. ur really the best mentor i could ever have to be honest. i love u very much and thank u for teaching me to advocate for myself! -catrina

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one memory of you is bringing the baby into the space during our trainings and into the office. idk how you're continuing to do it w/ two babies, and teaching, and running studio 68 but teach me the ways! hugs to the babies. lol. - Lasi

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You inspire me every day! The way you truly center students and the well being of others in every space you are in helped me understand what it means to really build community. Thank you for everything you do and I hope you have spaces to rest, relax, recuperate, and CELEBRATE the completion of your undergrad degre :)
-Megan

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So happy I got to meet & know you through ASPIRE. Every memory I have with you has been super super positive & loving. <33

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hi allyza! we never really bonded over anything else other than aspire related stuff but dude honestly I think we're in the same wavelength lmao I wish I could've met you in person and actually had community circles in person with you ;( I hope you never stop making people laugh no matter where you go! <3 congratulations!!!!! - la Raine

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Thank you for being an ear to listen and a huge mentor in my ASPIRE experience and senior year. You inspire me with your words and confidence. I love you! Writing u a better letter later just stopping in to say I’m so proud of you!! - Emmy

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I'm thankful to have had the chance to know you during my time at SFSU! You are such a strong Pinay! I'm glad to have shared space with you in both PEP and ASPIRE. I'm proud of how much you've grown since first joining the MA program!

I will be seeing you in LA over the Summer.
- Hillary

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You are a super mama!!! Grateful you are back in school with your baby! It's a huge thing to multitask baby and school.

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Lasi we love you!  Thank you so much for mothering us and always encouraging us. I so appreciate you!

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Arlene,
Thank you for your leadership and organization and insights throughout. --loan

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You are an inspiring colleague, Grace. There's no other way to put it. I am grateful  to see how you raise the bar for our teaching and learning and how you meet that bar yourself by example. Wow.
--loan

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Hello Fellow Boujette,
Dude. I've known you for what feels like forever at this point. So happy we've been able to work together these past couple years & have been able to build a friendship <3

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yo, when do we get to ride in your new whip. congrats on all your endeavors and wish you nothing but the best.

bruh, we found the VIRGO!

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One of my first professors when I transferred to SFSU!
From struggling to transition to a new campus to ending up working with you in ASPIRE, I’m glad you were able to help guide me in my growth during my experience here at SFSU!

Arneson Sambile

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hi lasi! thank you so much for everything you've done for us this whole school year. I've never had a support system like this. I appreciate you a lot! hope to keep flocking with you in the future <3 - la raine

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Keep it up --loan

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So great to see you thriving and look forward to seeing you do so much. --loan

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Nice to see you lead the video discussion

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Nice to see you lead the video discussion

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with Philip on Vietnamese boat refugee experience. Great work! --loan

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I think one memory of you is reading my paper to give feedback and knowing that you gave your sewing machine to have students learn to sew. you're so giving and I appreciate your kindness. congratulations on your new home too! - Lasi

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What can i say?? AAS 101 wouldn't have been what it was this semester if it wasnt for you! Resident DJ, Activist, Organizer, all of it! i've learned so much from you and can't wait to build more next year!

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Hillary!! Thank you so much for modeling what it looks like to be a community responsive, critical, compassionate educator. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your mentorship! Excited for the next step in your journey, and let me know if you need some tips living in the cold weather!!

-Jee Soo

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Even tho we didn't get a chance to talk much, even sharing spaces in study circles or Friday meetings were so refreshing with you in the space. I wish the very best for you and your family! <3
-Megan

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Thank you Lasi for everything! Since 884, you've been such a generous friend and mentor! Thank you for all of your support throughout these years!
- Hillary

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You are a wonderful presence here at SF State. Thank you for your contributions in ASPIRE and in other department activities. --loan

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Your erasure poetry lesson plan is LEGENDARY! I still use it in all my classes. -Kira

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Yuki, we are so appreciative of having you participate in ASPIRE this year. Thank you for all you do for our students!

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Kira! Writing in our writing group and spending that time reading your work has been a memory for me this year. You are amazing! Thank you for all you do for ASPIRE!

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MY IDOL!!!! I remember meeting you in a very passive way and look where we are now! My first thought when I met you was that you were a badass, and I was right. Congratulations on being the hood recipient! You deserve the world, and I'm not sure if that'll be enough. I really can't put into words how much you've impacted me, but its there. I know you're going to kick absolute ASS in every space you're in, the world is not ready for it. Thanks for the memories and for always validating me. Also, thank you for listening to my rants from time to time.

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congratulations jee soo!! you've been such an inspiration since you were my IA for Kira's class :') thank you for all the work that you do <3 - la raine

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Thank you so much for everything you do for us, Manang! I appreciate all of your guidance and all of the love you pour into ASPIRE and everything you do. Thank you for showing up for us and mentoring us <3

-Cassie

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Congrats on graduating this semester! I still think when me, you and anisha watching midsommar 2 semesters ago was funny lmao. Ill miss your chill vibe! congrats again arneson!!

-Alex

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girl you know you’re amazing and speak truth and fire

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Thank you! for everything you do in ASPIRE, AAS, Ethnic Studies especially with our peer mentors! I appreciate having you in this space!

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So compassionate and warm. Those are your assets and strength. I'm expecting amazing things from you. - JW

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Congratulations on your baby - such a strong person fulfilling her many dreams. Keep on going! - JW

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From that quiet kid in class that came in late to an articulate, mature, and connected graduate. Congratulations!! - JW

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Hair color siblings from another mother! Your calming presence reflects your innate personality and it is well deserved. Congratulations. - JW

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sis Lee. thank you for always bringing in your authentic energy into spaces. I know its been tough to come here in the middle of the pandemic but you're doing it! love you. - Lasi

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Allyza,
Your taste in anime? IMACULATE. Humor? *chef's kiss* I'm so sad we didn't get a chance to hang out more because you're so FUN to be around. You helped bring out my silly side and even tho we didn't get to hang out much, I cherish all of the memories we made together. You're amazing and let's hang out soon? :D
CONGRATS ON GRADUATING. U RLLY DID THAT.
-Megan

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So impressed by your ability to build community with those around you!!! And your ability to learn quickly knitting! look what you have made... friends and crafts...!

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Will always remembers our gym sessions with Lee and my car rides from you after work , much love always brotha might need your help this summer 🤫🛻

Arneson Sambile

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Megan my heart literally could not have survived this without you. Will write you something significantly more heartfelt later but just letting you know I appreciate you so much!

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tbh my favorite memory of us is just chilling in the study circle office and it was ponipate's birthday and we sung happy birthday to him hahahah - catrina

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Jee Soo! I appreciate you so much and know I got your back forever! thank you for everything you have done for ASPIRE, AAS, SFSU, FYE while sending me recommendations on the latest KDramas! I'm excited for the Journey up ahead!

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I'm so proud of you! I can't wait to see what you'll do in your grad program! I am in constant awe of how much you continue to grow. I'm grateful to have shared space with you in PEP and ASPIRE. I'll always be here for you! I hope we can continue to connect in our next chapter as mental health professionals!!
- Hillary

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its been great getting to meet you and congrats on the Hood.

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Hi kira! thank you so much for a good school year :) I appreciate you both from working with you and being your student. Thank you for always being understanding about everything! Thank you for everything you do <3 - la raine

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it was great having you as a student again this year and seeing you in this space is amazing.

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thank you for being an amazing professor! I cant wait to see you again!

alex

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cassie u have no idea how much i actually really appreciate u and love u. u were my peer mentor, then we had filipino lit together, and we even hosted a workshop together. ur so cool and i appreciate all the times we talked and i hope we continue to keep in touch and hang out heheh. -catrina

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Thank you all for all that you do!!!  We are gonna need a  big restful break this summer!

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Things you have said you will do for me:
-let me ride in your Tesla
-invite me to all future festivities
-buy me food

I have kept a list. I will not forget just sayin

But seriously thanks for being you—ive learned a lot just watching you interact with students and being open and vulnerable about your life and experience. Thanks also for being down with whatever I wanna do and for letting me flex my teaching. Enjoy Vegas!
-Jee Soo

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memories I have of you are seeing you in arlene's class in your first year to now. you've grown so much, always bring your true self and we're so proud of you!

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Arnie,
What's up dood? So happy I got to know you, co-teach with you, and build a friendship with you! Congrats on graduating McSteamy! Woohooooo :)

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We have known each other for such a long time and i love that we get to work with each other in different capacities! Thank you for all you do for ASPIRE and SFSU!

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Hillary! i'm going to miss you so much! I'm so glad we still work with each other in ASPIRE and in PEP and I appreciate you so much! Know that i got your back forever!

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honestly lasi thank you for everything. aspire is incomplete without you around. i cannot wait to reunite again and maybe our babies will have playdates lol <3

alex

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im so happy we got to share space this semester in arlenes class. you are an amazing peer mentor and friend!

alex

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AAS 210 was my first ever AAS class and you were my first ever teacher. How interesting is it that Cassie and I are peer mentors now? I remember when she had two tone hair. Thank you for opening up my mind. When I was in your class, I always appreciated the fact that you never (or at least I didn't know) felt some type of way when I would leave early to go to work. Your class (and I would say you, yourself) changed my life. Thank you for everything!

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yoooo - talk about growth! seeing you in my rrs 103 class to now working with you everyday. I appreciate you for all you have to manage and still show up and show out when you can. thank you for always checking in Catrina - appreciate you so much!

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hi jeannie! thank you so much for a really good semester. 512 was my second class with you and your classes have always been my favorite and the ones that make me most excited :) thank you for all the help and for answering all my questions! I appreciate you very much <3 - la raine