# @flcicerones on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BdynB4ihQB_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19163750-flcicerones-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/a0fd5dc6f2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2018-01-11T01:29:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Florida Cicerones (@flcicerones) — https://gondola.cc/flcicerones

## Caption

Heather decides to rise by contributing to change she wants to see on UF's campus. “Preeminence happens when we bridge the gaps on UF’s campus. As a comprehensive ambassador to my university, I make an intentional effort to do life with students who differ from me in area of study, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and perspective. I learn from their student experiences by attending organizational welcome assemblies, asking questions, supporting their events, enrolling in social justice classes outside my degree audit, and immersing myself in what matters to them. 
This individual approach over the past three years has challenged me to advocate for marginalized communities on campus and give voice to students who are overlooked. I see this come to life with the conversations and first impressions I make with underrepresented students and their family members during campus tours. Despite our outward differences, my experiences have equipped me with resources and personal knowledge to share how every student can be welcomed and included here. It’s my hope that these small interactions and genuine appreciation I have been blessed to take part in will contribute to a campus thriving in diversity of thought, lifestyle, and culture. That kind of  environment is where the greatest advancements happen. That is where UF can achieve preeminence.” - Heather Ryan

Applications are now open and close this Friday, January 12th at 12PM. #DecideToRise

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