Rena McFall

Rena McFall

River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA) Peer Leader

College
Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Biosketch

  • Name: Rena McFall
  • College: Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (FAHSS)
  • Major: Political Science with a Minor in Legal Studies
  • Hometown: Bellingham, Massachusetts
  • Favorite hobbies: Volleyball, video games, and going to the gym
  • What is your favorite thing about UMass Lowell (UML)? Hanging out with my friends and ordering Dominos
  • What are your future goals? To attend law school and complete my bachelors in 3 years
  • What has having been involved with the RHSA meant to you? It has helped me become successful in higher education while balancing school and relationships.
  • What advice would you give fellow students? Schedule your time and find hobbies that are fun for you while also stimulating your brain.
  • Why did you choose to attend UMass Lowell? Most financially affordable and it is in-state
  • What does it mean to you to be a first-generation college student? It represents the challenges that even applying and attending higher education means.
  • What inspires you to want to help first-generation students in the RHSA? It is using resources that were accessible to me and being able to help first-year students the same way I was.