Name: Briana Barajas Major: Social Work, Direct-Practice Concentration Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I have always had a passion for helping and advocating for others, so my path into social work was sort of a natural transition from my background in psychology. There were several […]
Student Spotlight – Brian Thammavong
Name: Brian Thammavong Major: Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Association Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? As a San Diego native, I always knew that I wanted to give back to my community. After receiving my undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies, I […]
Student Spotlight – Sarina Castañeda
Name: Sarina Castañeda Major: Social Work Student Organization Affiliation:Undergraduate Social Work Association and Latino Student Social Work Association Graduation Year: May 2016 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I was born and raised in San Diego and once I decided on a major in social work, I […]
Student Spotlight – Rachel Ruiz
Name: Rachel Ruiz Major: MSW, Admin/Community Development Student Organization Affiliation: GSWA Graduation Year: May 2015 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I initially applied to grad school to become an Urban Planner. I was pretty close to going to the University of Washington, but at the time […]
Student Spotlight – Tiago Antonio
Name: Tiago Antonio Major: Master’s in Social Work – Administration/Community Development Concentration Student Organization Affiliation: Latino Student Social Work Association Graduation Year: 2016 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? My choice to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU was twofold. First, the faculty in the School of Social […]
