In light of Brown’s transition to online learning, the U-FLi Center will be sharing narratives from the Class of 2020. We aim to affirm and honor graduating students’ time at Brown. Read about Edith Mares (she/hers) below:

What does it mean to you to be U-FLi?

Being U-FLi means perseverance and success in the face of adversity. It means carrying on the fight of my past generations. Institutions like Brown were not made for students like me. Nevertheless, I came here and thrived as a student, leader, friend and person. It made my family and myself immensely proud.

What communities at Brown have been influential in making it feel like a home?

Alpha Chi Omega, Latinas@Brown, BuDS

Advice you’d give your first-year self?

You’re not the only one struggling. Believe in yourself because you ACTUALLY got this. Also, do not be afraid to ask for help.

Favorite memory at Brown?

It would definitely have to be the memories I made with my sorority sisters.