Student Speakers Yetta Rose Stein Mania Asadi Zadeh YETTA ROSE STEIN will receive her bachelor's degree in international studies with a focus in the Middle East and a minor in political science. She will also be a graduate from the Universiry Honors College with a thesis on the topic of voluntarism. During her studies, she was awarded PSU scholarships including the \Testern Undergraduate Exchange and Honors Laurels scholarships. Aside from linancial assistance, these scholarships helped her become a betrer writer through the application process and reassured her ofthe academic choices she had made. For fun, Ms. Stein is a yogi and avid rock climber. She spends most free MANIA ASADI ZADEH is graduating with a master's degree in counseling. After immigrating from Iran at the age of 77, Ms. Asadi Zadeh overcame multiple challenges while keeping focused on the future and working toward a successful career. She credits her positive thinking and determination for pushing her through all the difficult moments and getting her to where she is today. As a PSU graduate assistant and mentor the past three years, she has worked with many students from different backgrounds and lifesryles. This unique experience has motivated her to continue working within higher weekends and breaks on climbing trips or doing handstands on her porch. This fall, she will intern with Senator Jon Tester of Montana where she will have rhe opporruniry ro work on campaign speech writing. She also hopes to begin her journey toward law school. Ms. Stein would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting her every step and teaching her the power of words. She is thankful for Kari, for being her biggest inspiration. Kai, Brett, and Hayden for showing love in the strangest ways, and her best friend, Conner, for keeping her grounded and constantly laughing. education. After graduation, she will would like to work as a college career counselor to help first generation. international, and special need students gain access to the qualiry education they deserve. Ms. Asadi Zadeh would like to thank her mother and sister for always believing in her, as well as her grandmother who told her that nothing is impossible and always encouraged her to chase her dreams. Last but certainly not least, she would like to thank her instructors, supervisors, employers, advisors, mentors, and colleagues who have all contributed to her success in distinctive ways.
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