Sevana Wenn
Hi!! My name is Sevana (pronounced sev-aw-na) and I was born and raised in a small town just outside LA. At Duke, I'm studying psychology with a certificate in Policy Journalism and Media Studies. One thing to know about me is that I absolutely love to write- whether it's for The Chronicle, in my journal, or just food reviews (I'm committed to exploring the Durham restaurant scene). Beyond that, I love to do yoga, play basketball, spend time outside, and find new local coffee shops. My personal motto is "be kind and have fun"!!
L's Taken
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"Thank you for applying but..."
Robertson Scholars (twice)
DukeEngage
STORY+
Internship with NC representative's office
Things I thought I'd finish but never did
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Everyday L's of life
Spilling hot chai all over myself in Bella Union
Not knowing how to inflate an air mattress
Airballing free throws
Failing to understand basic concepts of statistics
Tripping up and down stairs...publicly
On the Bright Side
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Memories I made when I wasn't working/studying
'Photosynthesizing': soaking up the sun in Duke Gardens
Driving up the California coast with my friend over spring break
People-watching on the quad
Stumbling upon an incredible pizza place in downtown Durham
My friends throwing a surprise party for my 20th birthday
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Things I've learned that will still matter in 10 years
The memories you've made with people you love
Whether you're happy with who you are
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TV shows, movies, and books I've enjoyed
The Queen's Gambit
Breaking Bad
Stranger Things
Titanic
Twilight (a guilty pleasure)
Harry Potter
Memoirs- Know My Name & Born a Crime are some favorites
All the Light We Cannot See
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Things I'm proud of that you won't see on my resume
I've stayed in close contact with two of my long-distance best friends for years
I try my best to be a good daughter, sister, and granddaughter
Taking a gap year after high school
My sense of honesty
Things I want to get better at
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Things I'm looking forward to in the future
Travelling with my best friends
Taking classes I enjoy
Reading new books
Watching my little sister grow up
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Small joys in my life
The first bite of a really good meal
Waking up feeling well-rested
The post-workout shower
Watching the seasons change
Going on walks with my mom
When people wave to me in passing
Small talk with strangers
Obstacles I have overcome
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Things I've done that pushed me out of my comfort zone
Embarking on a 70-day camping trip with zero prior camping experience
Practicing a language I didn't speak fluently with native speakers
Interviewing all sorts of people for The Chronicle
Taking a coding-based class despite "not being a STEM person"
Failures that seemed like the end of the world back then but don't matter in hindsight
Ways I take care of myself
Unconventional skills
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Random topics that I could talk/think/learn about forever
Why LA is still my favorite city (even though I fall in love with almost every new place I visit)
The human body!!! So dope
Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles
My favorite coffee shops
Women's history & experiences
Harry Potter discourse
Self-care and resisting grind culture
How much I adore my friends