SMC God nourished my growing knowledge of the Catholic faith. Challenging me to grasp the importance of stewardship and religion in my life through readings and discussions. SMC Civic Engagement exposed me to the hardships people in my community and beyond face, as well equipping me with tools to combat injustice. Encouraging me to not stand for injustice, but instead creating solutions to combat poverty in Latino community through the Guadalupe Community Center, where I helped at risk youth re-route their lives through mentorship. St. Mary’s Core challenges us to unravel what it means to be human. A part of being human is understanding your place in the world and the greater purpose you serve. It also means helping your fellow mankind reach
