“I like making new friends and creating a safe space for others to be included.” —Cameron Hegarty, SPA/BA ’26

“Most conflict stems from not being able to relate to someone else. I try to get to know people and understand their values.” —Kate Hull, SPA/BA ’24
 
“Peace can be as simple as having a respectful conversation.” —Shelby Liebler, SPA/BA ’26

“I try to resolve tensions and drama between people in my dorm.” —Daniel Faricy, SIS/BA ’26
 
“I practice radical empathy and acceptance and make sure every person I meet feels like a friend. Peace is making sure everyone is seen and heard.” —Harrison Firestone, CAS/BA ’25

“I go to therapy to advocate for my own peace and well-being.” —Isabella Diaz, CAS/BS ’26

“Peace is being tolerant and empathetic. It’s compromising and picking your battles.” —Eitan Toubia, undeclared ’26

“I’m an environmental science major so I find peace in nature. Nothing moves, it just exists.” —Taraji Ellington, CAS/BS ’25, SPA/BA ’25 

“I try to foster connections and find middle ground.” —Olivia Minguela, SPA/BA ’25
 
“Only in celebrating diversity and understanding different cultures can you have peace.” —Zoe Ackerman, CAS/BA ’25

“I just returned from Accra, Ghana, where I learned about social justice movements in education. Peace is listening to the stories of community members to create desirable, feasible, and viable solutions.” —Johneé Wilson, SIS/BA ’24

“Last summer I interned with the Kenya Human Rights Commission in Nairobi. I find peace in working together to make the world a better place.” —Connor Martin, SIS/BA ’23

“As I grow up, I realize people’s emotions aren’t my responsibility. Being at peace with myself means knowing that some things are simply outside my control.” —Frida Gutierrez, SIS/BA ’25

“I’m very anxious but creating habits [for self-care] helps. Art and photography are forms of expression [through which] I find peace and calm.” —Guga Machado Filho, SOC/BA ’24

“I’ve always taken on the role of a peacemaker—I have two older sisters.” —Samantha Myers, SOC/BA ’25

“Finding balance gives me peace within myself.” —Aidan Foley, Kogod/BS ’26

“I practice empathy. I’m mindful of others’ struggles—and mindful of my own.” —Joy Schleicher, SIS/BA ’25

“I’m a neuroscience major, so I take a [clinical] approach to peace: I try to get to the root of a problem and find a solution.” —Victoria Santos-Blanco, CAS/BS ’25
 
“I work at a daycare center in Adams Morgan. When the kids say my name, it gives me peace.” —Sabrina Sanchez, CAS/BS ’25

“I surround myself with supportive, positive people.” —Ryan York, SIS/BA ’26

“Peace is being surrounded by nature, practicing gratitude, and making people feel like they’re a part of something.” —Lily Kaiser, CAS/BA ’24, BS ’24

“Peace is about finding balance and listening to people’s needs—including my own.” —Ruby Werckman, SOC/BA ’25

“Internal peace is a constant struggle—but it gives me peace knowing that if I don’t have it now, it’s coming.” —Kayla Henning, CAS/BA ’24

“I draw strength from Islam; it’s a peaceful, forgiving religion. I have experienced racism, but instead of getting angry, I try to spread joy.” —Samar Siddig, SIS/BA ’26

“I am Ukrainian; peace means a lot for us. If we don’t win, peace will never come to our lands, never become part of our lives.” —Daniil Miroshnichenko, SPA/BA ’25