Office Of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) was established in 2002 to support the College’s efforts to attract, recruit, and serve both students of color and international students. Our mission is to create and sustain an environment that encourages and embraces the contributions of people from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

"BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS"

Despite Dorchester's rich history, many Bostonians will probably warn visitors that it is no walk in the park. High crime rates - including drug and gun violence - are common in the streets of Dorchester, or “The Dot” as it is referred to by locals.

Taisha Sturdivant, a Junior at Brandeis University, and a native of Dorchester, shares her inspiring success story. Living in a city where failure is expected and college is largely a fantasy, Ms. Sturdivant found people who believed in her and taught her that with hard work and determination anything is possible.

Click here to read Taisha Sturdivant’s story courtesy of The Boston Globe.

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