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by Raleigh Cury, Elks Scholar Fellow



My first week as the Elks Scholar Fellow has been a whirlwind. Unfortunately, there was a hiccup with my work laptop, as it seems to have been either lost in the mail or stolen from my doorstep. Luckily, the ENF was able to get a second one to me quickly! Besides that, it has been a smooth transition into a new job! Everyone has been warm and welcoming, and I am very excited for what is to come.

I have started brainstorming about the Winter Elks Scholar Service Trip. My initial idea is to provide disaster relief in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We might not do disaster relief, but Florida has become a strong contender for the trip. As a life-long resident of the South, I am especially excited to have a job that will take me all over the country. In fact, I will be flying to Chicago for the job for the first time in less than a month.

 I graduated in 2021 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I was heavily involved in mental health policy and advocacy. I was a member of Student Government all four years, in addition to volunteering at a local nonprofit, completing an internship with the North Carolina Senate, and being a university tour guide. I loved my college experience, and I am grateful to the Elks National Foundation for its financial support. Furthermore, I got my start in educational policy last year as a College Adviser at a high school in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am so glad I get to continue working with students in the Elks Scholar Fellow role.

I am currently living in Raleigh, North Carolina. I would love to eventually go to grad school for a Masters in Public Policy, but I think I will stay in Raleigh until then. It is a wonderful city, and I am really enjoying my time here. I play on a recreational soccer team, take advantage of fun opportunities like restaurant week, and enjoy my complex’s pool with a book when the weather allows. I cannot wait to get to know this organization, my coworkers, and the scholars better over the year! Thank you for this opportunity, and I look forward to connecting with the #ElksFamily community.

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  1. Rum TanJune 6, 2023 at 1:57 AM

    In Singapore, there are numerous reputable public and private colleges that provide high-quality instruction and a variety of academic options. Singapore is a sought-after location for higher education as a result. Even if it is pricey, you can still afford to study in Singapore. International students in Singapore can get the financial support they need to enrol in their favourite courses thanks to scholarships. All of the students who wish to submit an application for a scholarship will find the information you supplied to be helpful. For additional information about scholarships, students can get in touch with online resources and applications. Thank you for the interesting article.

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2024 at 5:47 PM

    Perhaps you should showcase your hateful, anti-American, pro-Hamas, anti-Jewish vitrol that you vomit all over Instagram. I would love to share the screenshots.

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM

    As you put it, "I'm their #1 recruit in the west!"

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