Natalie Hogan and Shannon Henley

Description

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023]
Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her personal story of loss and resilience, including the passing of her mother at a young age and her close relationship with her father and younger brother. She discusses her varied interests at UVA, including computer science Taekwondo, and volunteering on a local farm on the weekends. Natalie shares how her mother has been a huge presence in her life and how navigating college away from her has been an adjustment. They both share their thoughts on developing their political identities during a polarized time, and imagine the perspectives of those who might be most different from them.

Participants

• Shannon Henley
  
• Natalie Hogan
  
• One Small Step at UVA
  

Interview By

• One Small Step at UVA