From the energy of NYC to the heart of DC, Maximillian Stelzer’s Gallaudet journey became more than just classes. It became friendships, leadership opportunities, and a place he’s proud to call his second home.

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Video description: Maximillian dons a blue sweater and is wearing a backpack with black straps. He is walking throughout the halls of Gallaudet as he signs. B-roll footage of D.C. and student life are inter disposed throughout the reel. Video ends with the Gallaudet University logo and a red button with the words gu.live/apply

Transcript: I'm from New York City, the city full of different cultures, languages, communities, friends, family, and of course, amazing food. That's why coming here to DC felt like a home away from home here at Gallaudet.

My major is in deaf studies, where I have access to published faculty work whose work is still relevant in the field today. My major has helped me connect with my culture, identity, and history. Like what we see here beside me. [points to signage exhibiting Deaf President Now movement, a clip of I. King Jordan signing 'that it becomes a reality,' the Necessity of Now campaign and the Louise B. Miller memorial]

97% of people who graduate from Gallaudet either start work or attend graduate school.

In my internship, I met key people, such as alumni and role models, who have helped me prepare me to become the next leader like they were for their time.