Mini-Grant Funding funds for fledgling student-sponsored events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Awards may range from $150 to $1,500. Signature Event Funding provides funds for established major events hosted by an official Emory student organization. Awards may range from $500 to $30,000 per event.
A visual and oral history celebrating the unique student stories that make Emory who we are – a community of the passionate and purposeful, open to changing the world and our place in it.
22C
"When I was younger, there was an emphasis on reverence and respect for tradition, which is an overarching principle in a lot of Asian cultures. The idea is to always keep your head down, work hard, be gracious, and then show pride in your heritage, and honor your family. I would often feel hesitant to voice my opinions. This has always been an obstacle for me. After coming to Emory, I am now President of Emory Behind the Glass. I am able to take part in research and have an honors thesis with my name on it. It's shown me how speaking out and sharing ways of contributing to the research field and contributing to reform is the ultimate show of respect for my heritage. It shows my ancestors and former generations that their hard work was not in vain. Now I have a better understanding of all of the things they had to overcome and that they sacrificed their voice so that I could find mine."
22C
"One of my goals is to do a TED Talk about yellow watermelon. I identify as Taiwanese American. I grew up in Taiwan, and I've always seen yellow watermelon. So much so that it has become a metaphor for me. Here’s how: On the outside yellow watermelons look the same as other watermelons, but once you cut them open, inside it’s a completely different color. It’s a rare genetic mutation, which makes them special. It’s important to talk about exploring the special part that lives inside of you and talk about identity. Explore who you really are on the inside and what defines you, and what makes you feel fulfilled. I also identify as queer, and there’s a difficult intersection between being Asian and being queer. Sometimes you feel like a yellow watermelon, which can sometimes make me feel out of place, but also really special."
25C
"Although I’m majoring in Biology and English, I want to find out how to build a castle from the ground up! I want to answer questions like, "How deep do I build the foundation?" or "What type of rocks do I need to use?" Building a big stone castle or fort has always been a fantasy. Here at Emory, I've had the opportunity to research medieval architecture books from the Woodruff Library. I go there and read to try to expand my knowledge. It’s been like my own candy shop, but with castles!"
23G
"I’ve always been interested in education inequality because where I grew up it was very stark. You could tell the difference between schools that were receiving proper funding and schools that weren’t and they were within walking distance of each other. That changed something in me and I made it my goal to seek out the best education opportunities that would have me. A lot of my identity is wrapped around being a student so when the pandemic hit, I realized how much I felt a sense of belonging specifically when I was on campus. Suddenly, that was all taken away and I realized, I was afraid of what life would feel like once I graduated. I just didn’t know how to operate NOT as a student, but I started thinking about that identity shift. Honestly, Emory has done a fabulous job preparing me for the real world, but I’m also so glad to be back on campus for my final year here. It just feels right."
25C
"I do ballroom dance in my spare time. I was so happy when I found an Emory club where I could dance with others that also love ballroom. There’s Foxtrot, Waltz and Rumba, and all these different art forms. The cool part is you’re never bored. You can always try something new and a lot of the basics are similar. So, even when you’re learning a new type of ballroom dance there’s something familiar. I didn’t realize how much I missed that connection. A song will come on and you can just dance with someone. You can be close with them during this time when it's not very common to be close to people anymore because of the pandemic. However, in that class I get to connect to people and to feel that closeness again."
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