Ciara Callicott

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Ciara Callicott

Education

University of Alabama

I am a junior at the University of Alabama, where I study political science and international studies on the pre-law track. At UA, I serve as chairwoman of the Advisory Council on Wellness as well as director of strategic initiatives for the Student Government Association. I am the founder of the advocacy initiative Unite to Fight Poverty, which aims to combat poverty by teaching and using the power of political advocacy.

Subject areas

Student voices

Read Ciara's Latest Articles

3 Lessons I Learned While Applying to Law School

Going to law school is hard enough, but the admissions process can feel like half the battle. Here are lessons one student learned while applying to law school.

March 8, 2024

What You Do Is Not Who You Are: College Students’ Ever-Changing Identities

Many college students tie their sense of self to extracurriculars, jobs, and majors. Here, one student explains why what you do doesn't define who you are.

May 19, 2023

Students Speak: All I Wanted to Do Was Dance — and Then I Developed an Eating Disorder

College is filled with pressures, including the pressure to look a certain way. One student shares her experience with managing an eating disorder.

May 19, 2023

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