Welcome to our first episode! This week's interviewee is Marana, a UCSD student who has had 8 surgeries to treat her cleft lip and cleft palate, which is a facial deformity that she was born with. In our interview, Marana talked about the challenges she faced when recovering from the surgeries, how she overcame insecurities about her appearance, and what she hopes you will take away from her experience. Enjoy!
 
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Acre 2: Experiencing Life in Four Countries

UC San Diego is made of 1200+ acres and even more untold stories from the students who go here. Join us every Friday as we interview UC San Diego students who have ideas worth spreading. Every episode will plunge you into their powerful stories and leave you with a refreshing new perspective.