My name's Diane D'Costa, and I'm studying
leadership and public policy in the Batten School
and youth and social innovation in the Curry school.
I think this place is special.
And I think what makes UVA different is
the character of students who come here
and the character that UVA develops in students.
When students first come to UVA, they're
welcomed into the community of trust.
And it's this social understanding.
The community of trust is so much more than just,
we're not lying, cheating, or stealing.
It's that students are looking out for one another
and supporting the best interests
of the entire community.
From my very first year, I got involved with Class Council.
And being able to serve the class
has been one of my favorite parts of being a student.
And each year I found something new
to invest in, whether that was groups of people or activities
to spend my time doing.
You're finding your passions and then finding the people
who also share those passions.
Regardless of what you're pursuing,
you're in this community where people depend on one another
and really invest in the place.