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 Naomy Pedroza (she/her) below:

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

Being U-FLi means disrupting the system and paving the path for future generations

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

I really lucked out with my freshman unit. We’ve lived together all 4 years and they have made me feel so held! Similarly, my family at the Call Center has been so supportive and filled my life with so much love.

Advice you’d give your first-year self?

Stop seeking validation through academics and do more of what makes you happy and what helps other people.

Favorite memory at Brown?

For my 22nd birthday, I rented a projector from the CIT and invited all of my friends over for makeshift-karaoke. We sang and danced for hours and my heart was so full. Also, the day I played hooky with some pals and drove up to NH to see the Strokes play at a Bernie rally.