Students Explore Self-Empowerment During Oxy Summer Academy

Exploring social justice through the arts isn't new – but for GEAR UP 4 LA students, this summer's inaugural Occidental College Academy was an opportunity to elevate their voices and feel empowered to discuss and explore the societal issues that matter to them while fostering self-awareness, problem-solving, and other characteristics that will enable them to thrive personally and academically. Supported by professors from the private liberal arts college, sophomores, and juniors experienced college life, engaged in meaningful conversations surrounding identity and social justice, and learned how to express themselves through art in a safe space.