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Coby Constantino, 22岁
家乡: 洛杉矶，加州
主要: 社会学
What was your motivation to major in 社会学? Was there a specific inspirational moment or experience?
在青春期和成年早期, I became fascinated with social relations and power structures. 在军事情报部门工作的时候, I was provided the opportunity to explore my fascinations with all things sociological. 然而，我缺乏正规的社会学训练. 当我离开军队的时候, I was eager to expand my knowledge base and study 社会学 as a collegiate scholar. 经过一番勤奋的研究, I made the decision to apply to Oxy in hopes of becoming a 社会学 major.
Can you describe your working relationships with 社会学 professors? 你上过什么优秀的课程吗?
My favorite 社会学 classes thus far are “Race and Ethnicity in American Society” and “Social Movements and Revolutions.” The former opened my eyes to the complexity of race and ethnicity, and how such constructs have shaped American society. The latter was a unique course that gave me the academic and unclassified perspective on how social movements and revolutions form.
A current relationship I have is with Professor Lin, since I served as an Educator in Action (EIA) for his course “Urban 社会学.” I had the opportunity to support his research efforts that focused on LatinX artists in Northeast 洛杉矶 during the 1970s and 1980s.
Thanks to the liberal arts education provided at Oxy, I can confidently say that I am more whole as a human and an American citizen.
What do you find most compelling about studying 社会学?
The most compelling aspect of 社会学 is its presence in everyday life. Thanks to 社会学, I was able to dissect almost every facet of my life. 例如, 社会学 provided me with the information and tools to analyze economic structures, 政府, 社会动态, 学校课程, 城市扩张和种族认同.
What are your ambitions post-Oxy and how has the liberal arts approach helped to shape these ambitions?
My ambition is to attend graduate school for occupational therapy, start a family and contribute back to the community. Thanks to the liberal arts education provided at Oxy, I can confidently say that I am more whole as a human and an American citizen. The liberal arts expanded my knowledge in economics, 哲学, 城市与环境政策, 政治与社会学. 利用在Oxy积累的知识, I can help to educate my peers and future generations on how we can make a difference in our future. I will also be applying my knowledge to help the community and organizations that have made a difference in my life.
社会学系的“氛围”是什么?
The vibe of the 社会学 department is intensely chill. The classroom environment is fun, engaging and productive. Every class feels like a seminar and your input is highly valued.
Do you have any advice for a student considering a major in 社会学?
No matter what knowledge you acquire, chances are it can be applied in 社会学. Each person’s experience and knowledge base has something to contribute to the field of 社会学, 所以进来吧.
Kendall Kitahara, 22岁
家乡: 布伦特伍德，田纳西州/横滨，日本
主要: 社会学; minor: linguistics
What was your motivation to major in 社会学? Was there a specific inspirational moment or experience?
I wanted to study the inner workings of groups in society. I took “Classical Sociological Theory” with Professor Trevizo my first semester at Oxy. 在, I was nervous because I had never studied pure theory or read anything with such weight before. This class is actually one of my favorite 社会学 courses because it showed me how much 社会学, 甚至早期的社会学基础, 渗透在我们的日常生活中.
Can you describe your working relationships with 社会学 professors? 你上过什么优秀的课程吗?
Professor 多洛雷斯Trevizo and Professor Jan Lin are two faculty members that have made my 社会学 studies integral to making my Oxy experience so fulfilling. I have taken two courses with Professor Trevizo (“Classical Sociological Theory” and “Political 社会学”), 也因为我们频繁的交流, I have been able to go to her for guidance regarding post-grad plans. I have also taken two classes with Professor Lin (“Mass Media and Communication” and “Qualitative Methods”). He gave me the opportunity to represent the 社会学 department at the Fall 2021 Academic Fair where I met new students who were looking at majoring in 社会学 or were interested in learning more.
What do you find most compelling about studying 社会学?
The most compelling aspect of 社会学 is that it straddles so many different subject areas, 比如教育, 经济与政治. I often catch myself applying different sociological concepts and theories to content in other classes. Studying 社会学 has taught me how to critically analyze societal patterns and research how they can be made more equitable.
我正在申请研究生院, and the liberal arts experience was the turning point in my decision to pursue this next step in my educational career.
What are your ambitions post-Oxy and how has the liberal arts approach helped to shape these ambitions?
我正在申请研究生院, and the liberal arts experience was the turning point in my decision to pursue this next step in my educational career. 我是从一家大公司调过来的, 州立大学, and I immediately noticed how Oxy cultivated a sense of community. Through my small classes and ability to speak with professors one-on-one, the liberal arts approach let me forge close working relationships with those whose careers I aspire to take on.
Do you have any advice for a student considering a major in 社会学?
Try not to be intimidated by the theory classes. It can seem like the content is difficult to digest, but the professors truly guide you through what you need to know and help you read through a sociological lens. This lays the framework for future 社会学 courses. 另外，和你的教授谈谈! They are very approachable and helped me identify what I find most interesting in 社会学.
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