Senior Profiles

The Beach is such a diverse campus that I have met and become close friends with incredible people that have changed my life and how I view it.

Sharing my career journey was just as important as hearing the stories from other individuals.

I always though philanthropy is something wealthy people only participate in, however students like myself can also give to a cause without breaking the bank.

I’m so glad I chose The Beach because the opportunities I’ve received here have been life changing. My Fashion classes made college extremely enjoyable, as I loved what I was learning!

Although I was so sad in the moment that my reality would not meet my media-driven college expectations, attending CSULB has been a life-changing decision that surpasses any television show/movie portrayal of the college experience.

My experience at CSULB has been amazingly rewarding. I have met the most wonderful people, experienced many new things, and gained lifelong lessons. When I first came to campus, I had no idea where to start. I felt confused, but one thing I knew for sure - I wanted to seize my opportunities.

I obtained my B.A. degree in French and Francophone Studies at CSULB this fall of 2016. I thought a lot about what I wanted to do after obtaining my B.A. and decided that continuing to study the French language was the next path I wanted to take. I am currently working on a novel in French about vampires that I am putting a lot of time and effort in.

What I’ve realized is that though these students are smart and very capable of achieving big ambitions, many of them have been told or otherwise believe that they are not capable of troubleshooting through hard problems.

My college experience has allowed me to learn about my strengths and weaknesses in and out of the classroom but most of all, I learned that I have a passion to help others who are going through or have a loved one who is going through a serious illness.

I am truly grateful for the professors and faculty who dedicate their time in helping all students achieve their dreams. They have taught me that a fulfilling college education is more than a diploma or getting a job offer. A truly enriching educational career is building oneself to be better equipped to make a difference for our community.

I have taken a proactive approach in making the most out of my time at the Beach. For the first two years of college I worked as a research assistance on two community based research projects through Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).

Even if I face challenges whether it be tomorrow, next year, or in five years, I will continue to keep going and learn from my mistakes. I will find and create my definition of happiness.