This week was incredible! For the first time since I started at Stetson, I attended Ramadan Mubarak, an event organized by the Muslim Student Association (MSA), MENAA, and the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life—and honestly, it was one of the most meaningful events I’ve ever been to here.

I was invited to cover the event on Stetson’s Instagram stories and take photographs. It was such a beautiful opportunity to learn more about different cultures and religious traditions. As the president of BRASA, I know how special it is when students outside our community come to our events to learn about Brazil—so I really wanted to be that person for them too.

While creating the stories, I made sure to include traditional songs to make the experience more immersive and respectful of the occasion. I also interviewed and featured Naya, the president of MENAA, to give a more personal touch and highlight her amazing leadership. This is something I’ve been wanting to do more of in my internship: shine a spotlight on student leaders and the incredible work they do, not just focus on the big-name orgs like Hatter Productions. (And yes—this is something I bring up with Morgan all the time ).

Being able to attend this event, document it, and share its impact through social media was honestly an honor. I’m so grateful for experiences like this one and hope to keep growing and doing even better every time! 💛