Overview

• Zaya Wade, 17, is confirmed to begin college this fall, majoring in astrobiology, with her family expressing both excitement and apprehension about the transition.
• Gabrielle Union shared her feelings of being 'scared but excited' as Zaya prepares to leave home for her next chapter in higher education.
• Zaya and her younger sister, Kaavia, are sharing a unique year together at the same school, bonding during Kaavia’s lunch breaks while they still can.
• Safety and community are central to Zaya’s college decision-making process, as she considers the challenges of being a Black transgender student in the current social climate.
• The family previously toured the University of Washington as part of Zaya’s college selection process, reflecting their active support for her academic and personal journey.