By Emma Russell
Student Life Editor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Where you’re quarantining: Las Vegas, Nev.
Major(s):International Studies
Minor(s): Peace and Conflict Studies
Year: Freshman
Clubs/Organizations: Chavez Jimenez is part of the Student Government Association Diversity Committee, is a Center for Career Development Apprentice, an Alpha Chi Omega Sister, and is in the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Plans after Washington College: “After graduating WC, I plan to travel the world and become a diplomat,” Chavez Jimenez said.
Plans after COVID-19: “Visit Los Cabos,” she said.
What’s been keeping you busy during quarantine: “It’s difficult setting up a routine when everything is virtual, but I like to keep myself busy by joining new clubs on campus,” she said.
Learned something new: “Through quarantine I basically became the handyman of the house which was fun. I learned how to do basic maintenance work like changing air filters and fixing the boiler,” Chavez Jimenez said.
Your quarantine show, movie, and/or book: Chavez Jimenez has been watching “Friends.”
Work/Internship: N/A
Fun Fact: “I went to an Academy where I learned radio protocol and tactics to prepare my then goal of becoming a police officer,” she said.
Advice for students in quarantine: “Don’t be hard on yourself, everyone is going through it, in the moments that you feel overwhelmed go for a walk and enjoy nature—it’s refreshing,” she said.
Featured Photo caption: Photo of freshman Esme Chavez Jimenez. Photo Courtesy of Esme Chavez Jimenez.