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Leah Lara

Leah Lara

Transfer Admission Counselor

Areas: Transfer Students, Alamo Colleges District (ACCD) & Texas Community Colleges, Southwest Texas: Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Uvalde, Cotulla, Carrizo Springs and Pearsall, Southwest Texas Junior College

More About Leah

    • Hometown: San Marcos, Texas
    • Alma mater: Texas A&M University
    • Favorite spot on campus: The Commons
    • Favorite place in San Antonio: The Pearl
    • What is your favorite St. Mary’s tradition?: My favorite St. Mary’s Tradition is the Rattler Ring Ceremony.

What would you tell someone considering moving to San Antonio?

I would tell someone considering moving to San Antonio to prepare to be busy with all that the city has to offer.

What is your advice to students going through the college search process?

My advice to students going through the college search process is to stay open-minded. You will learn so much about your passions in this process and gain perspective on many opportunities you may not have known about.

What is your favorite place to eat off campus?

My favorite place to eat off campus is Mi Tierra Café.

What inspires you? 

Maintaining the mindset of always learning and growing inspires me.

Who is someone you admire, and why?

Someone I admire is my mother for her work ethic and commitment to serving others

What’s something most people don’t know about you? 

Most people don’t know I have lived in 9 different places!

What’s the best concert you ever attended?

The best concert I have attended is Journey!

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