“It is important to advocate for the people around us, but we can only truly do that through advocating for ourselves.” – Maryam Mendes ✨ As we celebrate the Class of 2025, we honor the stories that brought them here. The Last Class is a series where graduates took a seat one last time to reflect on the path that led to this moment. From late-night library sessions and juggling jobs with papers, to campus coffee runs, group chats, and quiet moments of doubt—this is an ode to the full journey. The joy of senior portraits, job offers, and walking the stage hits different when you’ve lived every step of the way. 🎓 Meet Maryam Mendes, a @rutgersartsandsciences student double majoring in Psychology and HR 🌟📖