Artist Statement:It was a good experience telling my story because I think it's important for me and others to not be afraid to take risks. I also think it's important for student voices to be heard so that all ages and perspectives are being represented within their communities.
Charis Rieder:My name is Charis Rieder.
My pronouns are She/Her/Hers.
I am currently a Junior graduating 2023.
What advice would you give your past self?
I would tell my past self to not be
afraid to take opportunities and to put myself out
there. Because that's definitely something I struggled with in
the past, was being confident in myself to try
new things and just take a change on myself.
And so I think I would just really encourage
myself that I'm capable to do these things.
And looking to the future, when I have put myself
out there, it has led to amazing opportunities where I've
met the most amazing people and I've really grown.
So I would tell myself to just not give up, to
keep trying, and no matter what, even if I fail.
Failure is what really molds you and shapes you
into the person that you're supposed to be.