Splash Biography



ELIZABETH BENKE, UCLA sophomore studying International Development




Major: International Development

College/Employer: UCLA

Year of Graduation: 2022

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Elizabeth is a second year International Development Studies major and potentially adding a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. She hopes to bridge the gap between practicality and academics by using data driven, fact based solutions for International Development. When she isn't reading the latest news or impersonating her Soviet parents with a mediocre Russian accent, you can find Elizabeth journaling on Janns or reading Tarot Cards.



Past Classes

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H207: Mental Health Wellness in Splash Winter 2020 (Feb. 01, 2020)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to students on the topic of mental health and activities for achieving wellness such as mindfulness. Students will also learn strategies for advocating for themselves and others.