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My name is Genevieve Medina, I am 23 years old, born and raised in Providence, RI. I graduated from Rhode Island College with my bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2020. I returned to RIC this past fall as a Youth Development master's student. This coming month I will be wrapping up my year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with Providence College. I hope to be working with young people in the education space again very very soon! 

One could argue I watch too much tv, so here's a list of some of my favorite shows: The Office, Bob's Burgers, The Handmaid's Tale, New Girl, Black-ish, anything Disney, The Bachelor franchise. I play Animal Crossing because its like my own little world I escape to sometimes. 

Also shout-out to all the Bad Bunny fans in this class. I'm pretty proud of my Spotify library - I listen to lots of R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, Reggaeton, Indie, Banda/Ranchera, Rock, Country. Send me your music recommendations :) 

I also have listed here some interesting reads! I also have these titles so please let me know iff you'd like to borrow one. Check them out:

White Fragility

Educated

Hood Feminism

Summer is my favorite season, and I hope to get in/by the water as much as possible. I am also kinda boujee and enjoy picnics either at the park or by the ocean. So please enjoy this picture of a picnic I set up :)  






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  1. Jeanette's Blog 2021June 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM

    That spread looks divine!

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  2. LesleyJune 28, 2021 at 7:01 PM

    Oh my that picnic!!! I just got Hood Feminism but haven't started it yet. Looking forward to reading it this summer, too!

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