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Kelsey Mejia

Born in Long Island, New York, but raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Kelsey Mejia seems to be a student that has mastered the art of multi-tasking.

Mejia, 20, born July 1, 1988 is beginning her sophomore year at Virginia Commonwealth. She’s Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science and acquires a part-time and holds a Resident Assistant position on-campus.

Mejia grew up in a unique household of one sister and one older cousin; whom she treats just like a brother; “My cousin has mild-autism”, said Mejia, “we’ve taken care of him since he was in the fifth grade, so it’s three of us; 20, 21, and 22. It’s pretty cool.”

Mejia is also an Resident Assistant at Cary and Belvidere, the new on-campus dorms replied, “It’s stressful, but its OK,” replied Mejia when asked how she felt about being an RA at Cary and Belvidere. “It’s a lot of work because there is always that one needy resident.”

Between juggling the RA position and classes Mejia also acquires an on-campus part-time job. “I work at the card office on MCV campus, I like it because on one really comes in, so I can get work done while I’m there,” said Mejia.

When Mejia has down time she likes to surf the Internet and watch reality TV. She also admits to having an overt addiction to celebrity gossip.

The transition between the first and second year at VCU can be a great awakening. Many students mature a learn many things to help them into the transition of adulthood. Mejia is on of those students. “When I went home for the summer I realized that I couldn’t relate to my high school friends anymore,” said Mejia. “Initially I was I sad, but I’ve matured since my freshmen year and that’s a good thing.”

Upon her pending graduation at Virginia Commonwealth University Mejia hopes to attend New York University for Law School. “ NYU is the number four Law school in the nation, so that is definitely my first choice,” said Mejia. Once she finishes law school, she wants to take the barr exam and become a lawyer.