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Manuel Barragan ’26

Greene Family Scholarship Fund
Robert E. & Mary Rider Shuey Scholarship Fund

“My years at ɫɫ have really helped me find myself, and I don’t know where I’d be without the help from others.”

Profile

Hometown: Norristown, PA

High school: Pope John Paul II High School

Major: Psychology

Do you live on campus or commute? 

On campus

What is your favorite spot on campus to study or relax? 

DEI House

Extracurricular activities:

  • Anime Club
  • Stitches
  • eSports
  • Video Game Club

What inspired you to attend ɫɫ? 

I loved Bethlehem and visited here many times with my dad. I chose to come here because I love the area and the school is decently small so I don't get lost.

What are your career goals and desired profession? 

Clinical psychologist

Are you considering an advanced degree? If so, what are your plans? 

I want to pursue a masters in psychology after I get my bachelors.

What inspired you to pursue your major? 

I always wanted to help people, so I thought psychology would be the way to go. After a bit, I realized that mental health is a lot more important nowadays so I decided to pursue clinical psychology.

How has your experience at ɫɫ contributed to your personal growth or development? 

I met a lot of friends here, and personal events at ɫɫ helped me grow a lot as a person.

If you met someone new and had to describe yourself in one sentence, what would you say about yourself? 

We'll get along the more we talk. You can trust me.

What is one word to describe your ɫɫ experience? 

Growth.

Thank You

Tuition was one of the main things that were on my mind when applying to universities. When I got accepted to ɫɫ I felt relieved when I learned about the scholarship opportunities available to students if I were to attend. I was familiar with the area, and when I visited the school for the first time, I felt like I belonged here. I worked hard to raise money to help pay off tuition, and I felt so happy when I received a scholarship that would help me. I would like to say thank you to everyone who gave me the opportunity to attend this school and those who helped fund my education journey. My years at ɫɫ have really helped me find myself, and I don’t know where I’d be without the help from others. It's hard to put my gratitude into words, but to everyone reading this, thank you.