I go to a university in Pennsylvania that’s mostly Catholic and white. I’m neither.

“I’m adopted and I’m Chinese. However, no part of me is really attached to that culture. But being Jewish has always been a part of my identity. It’s how I feel most connected to my family of three — my mom, sister and me. I grew up in a predominantly Jewish area, so it’s just always felt right. I chose to become a leader at Hillel to make sure I didn’t forget that part of my identity, continued to spread my Judaism positively and meet new people. I go to a university that’s mostly Catholic and white. I’m neither. I wanted to make sure I had a place where I felt comfortable to be myself. And Hillel gave me a way to do that. I know that I always have Hillel. It’s a place where I share a common bond with others.” — Emma Wasserman, Villanova University