I'm very grateful for the way UT has shaped me. I've taken classes that helped me understand my identity better, and I've experienced some of the most unique cultures here.Ulviya Chisty, B.A. ’25 in International Relations and Global Studies, and South Asian Studies, from Bangladesh
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