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A picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say. For first-generation college student Joemmel Tendilla, a picture is priceless.<\/p>\n

Though his immediate family moved to the United States before he was born, Tendilla\u2019s roots are in the Philippines, and it can be difficult to communicate with some of his relatives, whose native language is Tagalog.<\/p>\n

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Joemmel Tendilla an aspiring photographer at the amphitheater, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2015. (Photo by Norm Shafer). <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"UMW <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

That\u2019s where photography comes in.<\/p>\n

After receiving his first camera as a hand-me-down from his sister when he was 16, Tendilla taught himself how to capture beautiful images and tell stories through his lens. Now the UMW sophomore uses photography to break down the language barrier within his Filipino-American family.<\/p>\n

\u201cI communicate with my family through my pictures,\u201d said Tendilla, a sociology major pursuing a minor in social justice. \u201cSome of my family doesn\u2019t speak fluent English, so it\u2019s easier to show them pictures than to try to find the words to explain it.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the first person in his family to attend a four-year college, Tendilla has become a role model for relatives both in America and abroad. He started at UMW in August 2015 on a partial scholarship for his outstanding community service and leadership. The Dorsey Scholarship, which recognizes\u00a0select students from diverse backgrounds, was established through a $1.1 million Centennial Campaign gift from Paul R. and Mary Ann Dorsey Judy ’54.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family is very proud,\u201d Tendilla\u00a0said. \u201cBeing the first to go to college in the U.S. is a big deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hoping to leave his print on the Mary Washington community, he has jumped head-first into his education, joining the photography club and doing an internship with UMW\u2019s Department of University Relations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe knowledge isn\u2019t gained just by sitting behind a desk,\u201d said Tendilla, who took photos for the university\u2019s website and social media platforms during a fall-semester internship. \u201cThese opportunities have allowed me to improve my photography and make connections that add value to my education. That\u2019s something that will be invaluable when I graduate.\u201d<\/p>\n

With unlimited outlets for experiences outside of the classroom, Tendilla feels like he can be himself at UMW.<\/p>\n

\u201cI honestly cannot see myself going anywhere else,\u201d he said. \u201cMary Washington is just a place where I feel at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find your purpose and watch your future take flight. Apply for admission to UMW today. Visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/<\/a> to learn more.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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