Vassar was my “gateway” experience. I met lots of new people with attitudes and perspectives I’d never considered. Not all of my memories of Vassar are fond ones, but all of my memories from my time at Vassar were the start of important lessons. 
This photo is the only item I would consider an “object” that has meaning for me from college. I’ve spent the last years specifically disgorging small, small miscellaneous trinkets that take up space and require dusting. But, the Rose Parlor was always a place of solace. I lived in Main during my first year and passed the room many times daily. I always admired the calm and tradition it represents. It was a welcome peace when I needed solace. 
--Alicia Franklin, ‘82 

– Alicia Franklin

Relationship:  Im/migrant Im/migrant