From Feeling Uncertain to Leading with Confidence
For many families, one of the biggest hopes is that their student finds belonging, confidence, and purpose on campus.
For Anastasia Dedgjonaj, an international student from Albania and now president of the Student Government Association (SGA), that growth did not happen overnight.
When she first arrived in the United States, she focused on her coursework and adjusting to a new environment. Encouraged by her older sister, also a Post alumna, Anastasia decided to “put herself out there.” She joined the Law Club, connected with faculty mentors, and gradually stepped into leadership roles.
Today, she serves as SGA president, advocating for fellow students and helping others find their voice.
“When I first came to the United States, my English was not perfect, and I felt out of place,” she shares. “But if I can do it, so can other students.”
Her journey is a reminder that growth often happens just outside a student’s comfort zone, and that encouragement, involvement, and mentorship can transform the college experience. Read her story here.
