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MELISSA

PHONG

Student Stories

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M E L I S S A
University of Iowa Sophomore
More of her thoughts
“Everyday I feel like I am defending my right to be here. People think that I’m here because of Affirmative Action. I’m not here to meet quotas. I’m just as qualified as everyone else.”

P H O N G
University of Iowa Junior
More of her thoughts

“I see past color, but only because my past has taught me to.”