It’s time to celebrate the #RUClassOf2022 as they transition to their next chapter! Over the next few weeks, we will share stories from our soon-to-be graduates about how their time at Rutgers has shaped them into who they are today. Meet Melissa Lopez, a graduating senior at @rutgersartsandsciences majoring in Criminal Justice while minoring in Psychology and Sociology. "If someone had told me in 2011 that one day I would be #1 in my graduating class, I would have said: 'No, eso no puede ser cierto.' How could I, someone whose native language isn’t English be capable of such a high accomplishment? It wasn’t an easy journey. Ever since I moved to the US, I struggled with a lack of confidence. Upon my arrival at Rutgers, I had become my own worst critic. I would spend hours overanalyzing every small detail of the work I was doing because I wanted to blend in with those who spoke the language fluently. I began to prioritize academics to the point of neglecting my mental health. Rutger...