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Born a Leader. Building Leaders.

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Larissa May Student Contributor, Vanderbilt University
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Stacey Oswald Student Contributor, Vanderbilt University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Vanderbilt chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Rebecca Chong is a Vanderbilt superstar. Some of you may know her as Chong, the sunshine-y spirit at almost every campus event. Rebecca is a Kappa Alpha Theta, VUceptor, Tour Guide, and VSG representative. But Rebecca is more than just an involved individual- she is also a compassionate friend and an enlightened member of the Vanderbilt Community.

Chong was born a leader.

Rebecca Chong has always been a source of inspiration and curiosity. Not only is she an academic superstar, but she has also managed to recognize her own strengths, involve herself in her passions, and successfully live up to her potential as a student, friend, and leader. One of Rebeccas’s greatest passions is Best Buddies. Best Buddies is a unique program at Vanderbilt, which strives to provide academic opportunity and enhance the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. Rebecca stands strong with “Best Buddies” and has a personal connection to the cause, which allows her light to shine even brighter.

Best Buddies is more than an opportunity, but a companionship. Rebecca serves to develop academic opportunity, friendship, and leadership among the Vanderbilt Community.

Building Leadership.

Rebecca’s leadership is unmatched. What is so remarkable about Rebecca is her talent and passion for developing young leaders. Her constant connection with individuals from all backrounds and her ability to capitalize on potential leadership is admirable.

Chong is one of a kind. 

Stacey Oswald, originally from South Florida, came to Vanderbilt as a member of the class of 2015 and got involved with HerCampus her freshman year. She became assistant editor that year and is now the Campus Correspondent for Vanderbilt HC as a sophomore. Stacey is currently a columnist for Ask Miss A- Nashville and the life section of The Hustler. She's also very involved in her sorority, Kappa Delta, as well as Invisible Children. Outside of school and her extracurriculars, Stacey finds happiness in many sources, the most crucial being exercise and the sun. She loves to attend exercise classes and is an avid runner; she recently completed the Country Music Half Marathon. She also loves Vitamin D, especially when on the beach- though of course, she only soaks up the sun after applying SPF. A few of the things Stacey couldn't live without? Good food (especially from Sweet Cece's, Bricktops, and Samurai Sushi), great books (The Hypnotist's Love Story is a recent favorite), her family back in Florida, her wonderful boyfriend, and all of the great friends she's made at Vanderbilt.