Freshman Alisa Sandberger was born in the states and shares a rich heritage from Cape Verde, Italy, Germany, and Portugal. Her multicultural background gives her a broad view of the world. Sandberger expresses a deep aspiration for artistry and writing. She thinks that expressing yourself simply through pen and paper is empowering. Sandberger enjoys doing calligraphy in her free time. She appreciates the beauty of lettering, something so pretty that gets taken for granted and is unrecognized. Her love for writing and art indicates she has creative mindset and will make a natural journalist. She’s passionate about art and the vast opportunities it gives you to express yourself. Her dream would be to own an accomplished bakery in Boston or a neighboring city.