WHY WINC?
We asked the WinC members to share why they joined WinC or why they love WinC. This is what they had to say:
“WinC helped me gain confidence and grow my soft and hard skills. I love discussing the highs and lows of me and my peers’ week on Fridays, knowing that I have a support system that celebrates my accomplishments and supports me at my lowest.”
-Kelsey Mallery-Winegard ’24
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“I love WinC because it is a inclusive and welcoming environment. The weekly meetings provide me space to decompress and I always feel supported by fellow club members. I know that the friendships I am making in WinC will continue to sustain me throughout my career in CS.”
-Summer Faliero ’26
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“In a male dominating field it is refreshing to be able to get together at WinC and discuss not only the challenges of being in the computing field but also the small blessings in our everyday lives”
-Anjeliqe Martinez ’24
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“I joined WinC because I felt very isolated in my computer science courses and on campus as a whole, and I think joining WinC was one of the best things I could’ve done for my college career as it allowed me to make some of my best friends, become more integrated in the major, and enjoy my time in and out of the classroom much more.”
-Katie Lansing ’24
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“I love WinC because it makes me appreciate the little things that happen over the week and it’s such a nice way to end a stressful week especially with coffees and cookies.”
-Claudia Espejo ’26
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“I joined WinC because I wanted to be a part of a women-empowering and welcoming community where others shared the same interest in computer science or STEM as me. I also want to connect with everyone to learn more about other people’s passions, and eat delicious snacks every Friday!”
-Akeena Hall ’26
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“WinC allowed me to instantly feel like I have a sense of belonging and that I AM ABLE TO BE A FEMALE COMPUTER SCIENTIST”
-Imaan Ali’26
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“I love WinC because it gives me time to reflect on the week academically and unwind in a non-judgmental (and men free) space”
-Casey Ford ’23
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“I love how WinC is a safe and welcoming space. After joining WinC I instantly had a larger community of support and friends not only in computer science but on campus too! :)”
-Kylee Watkins ’26
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“I joined WinC because I knew it would be helpful to have and continue to build a support system with other women and non-binary folks in a male dominated field.”
-Yesenia Ramirez ’23
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“Since I joined in my freshman year, WinC and its members have supported me in my lowest moments and inspired me to be the best I can be.”
-Sakhi Naik ’24
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“WinC is a wonderful space for women in CS to bond and support one another. Through WinC, I’ve forged strong friendships that contribute to the sense of community within the department”
-Claire Liu ’23
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“I love WinC because it helped me to make female friends in my CS major and you really need friends in this major”
-Steph Hotz ’24
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“I love Winc because I met and became friends with many women majoring in CS that I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”
-Oyu Gantumur ’23
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“I love WinC because it introduced me to an uplifting community of women with the same interests and struggles”
-Emma Raupp ’24