This month’s spotlight features our top two graduating students, from our BA programs and MSW program. Congratulations to you both! Student Name: Michelle Mullen Major: Gerontology Graduation Year:2016 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? When I learned about Gerontology as a major, I knew this was the perfect […]
Student Spotlight – Briana Barajas
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 […]