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 Loretta Eboigbe below:

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

It means making homes in places that don’t feel like home. It means being rich in community and love. It means having a vision for ourselves and those that support us for a better future. It means being resourceful and always finding a way despite the challenges that are ahead. We are honestly just too fly.

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

The Bonner Community introduced me to some really great people that continue to inspire me everyday. Since my first year at Brown, I became close to my minority peer counselors, I became one my sophomore year, and this year I co-coordinated the program with the lovely Akire. I’m thankful for this program for connecting me to people that are so passionate and caring. Shout out to Olivia, Akire, and the 2019-2020 MPCs for the beautiful and restorative space that we’ve shared. Shout out to Brown OJA! African Modern Dance Team for re-connecting me to my love of dancing and my roots. Last, but definitely not least, shout out the Community Healing GISP for being a warm and generative space.

Advice you’d give your first-year self?

I have a lot to say to myself. Mainly:

– stop overthinking and overdoing, you are already enough babe

– hold on to your peace no matter the circumstance

-rethink commitment and allow yourself to fail/make mistakes/say no

– express the type of care you need and vocalize how you can sustainably show up for others

– stand up for what you deserve and embrace your complexity

Favorite memory at Brown?

too many memories and they all involve dancing and being free with people I love.

Who are you away from Brown/outside of the student identity? 

I’m a dancer, a scientist, an artist, and an adventure seeker.