Biosketch
Name?
Aubrey Hammar
College?
FAHSS
Major?
Criminal Justice
Hometown?
Dracut, MA
Favorite hobbies?
Going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and listening to music.
What is your favorite thing about UML?
My favorite thing about UML is the community.
What are your future goals?
My future goal is to use my criminal justice degree to help rehabilitate juveniles.
What has being involved with the RHSA meant to you?
The RHSA has helped me be a part of an amazing community that has been able to give me many opportunities to succeed.
Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself in your first year of college?
I would tell myself to learn how to find good study habits early and to not be scared to ask professors for help.
What advice would you give fellow students?
I would tell fellow students that it is okay to not always be 100%. Your first year of college can be hard but you just need to find time for yourself, so you don’t get too overwhelmed and stressed.
Why did you choose to attend UMass Lowell?
I chose UMass Lowell because it was close to home and an affordable option.
What does it mean to you to be a first-generation college student?
Being a first-generation college student has meant a lot to me. I am proud of myself for coming this far and am happy that I get to make my family proud in the process.
What inspires you to want to help first-generation students in the RHSA?
I want to help first-generation students because I know the first year of school can be scary and overwhelming, so I want to be able to help students feel more comfortable and ready for their first year of college.