Marie is a second-year student at Carleton studying Human Rights and Social Justice. Her motivation for her major stems from her own experiences of witnessing how many people lack rights and how some rights are often overlooked. Having moved around a lot, she is adaptable to new environments, connects well with others, and always has a compliment to give, as she is very observant—when she wears her glasses, of course.
Beyond the comforts of her room, Marie is either working on a research paper due at 11:59 PM or writing and creating something at or outside of school. Whether it is journaling in private or publicly on Medium, she is very vocal about the things she is passionate about, which range from self-improvement, systemic barriers, representing dark-skinned Haitian black women, mental health, beauty, and relationships. She has volunteered with kids, elders, and in youth mental health discussions alike. She hopes to use her knowledge to empower and contribute to the advancement and betterment of her community.
In her free time, she draws, listens to music, makes jewelry, or could be caught crying at letters in a book. She also enjoys sparring as a substitute for the gym.
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