Month: April 2020

Psychology major, Women’s and Gender Studies minor and McNair Scholar

EMAIL:

ggarcia20@mail.roosevelt.edu

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE:

Fall 2020

HOMETOWN:

Hanover Park, Illinois

WHY I CHOSE ROOSEVELT:

Small class sizes, the psychology major and being in the heart of downtown Chicago.

DREAM JOB AND WHY:

I want to work in higher education administration. As a first-generation Latinx college student, having someone who understands what I am going through because they share a similar background has made all the difference in my educational experience. Having diverse faculty and administrators on college campuses is important to successfully creating inclusive learning environments.

FAVORITE COURSE TAKEN AT ROOSEVELT AND WHY:

Identity, Knowledge and Power with Professor Leslie Bloom. This was an experiential learning course that focused on self-defense and empowerment in everyday life. I learned lifelong lessons and skills and I highly recommend this course to students.

ADVICE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS:

Take advantage of student employment opportunities on campus. Working an on-campus job is a great way to combine work and school and your supervisors may serve as future references, too.

FAVORITIE SPOT IN CHICAGO:

The Museum Campus by Lake Michigan provides a lovely view of the city skyline.

 

 

 

 

April 23 is World Book Day and we asked CASSAC members Nick Vasilevski (histotechnology major) and Karoline Walczak (cyber and information security major) to recommend some of their favorite personal and professional development books. We have included links to Amazon, but you can find these books at your local public library or at the Roosevelt library, too!

 

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John C. Maxwell

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, Amy Cuddy

How Remarkable Women Lead, Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston

Empathy: Why it Matters and How to Get It, Roman Krznaric

Your Comfort Zone is Killing You: Finding the Courage to Be You, Billy Anderson

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: And It’s All Small Stuff (series), Richard Carlson

 

What are your favorite personal and professional development books?

Roosevelt McNair Scholar Yasmin Reynoso pictured with her research poster on “Topic” at Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

NAME:

Yasmin Reynoso, a sociology major and political science minor

EMAIL:

yreynoso01@mail.roosevelt.edu

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE:

Spring 2020

HOMETOWN:

Prospect Heights, Illinois

WHY I CHOSE ROOSEVELT:

I’m passionate about Roosevelt’s Social Justice Mission and it was one of the main attractors when transferring in.

DREAM JOB AND WHY:

I wouldn’t say I have a particular dream job, but I do know that I want to pursue a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration after graduating from Roosevelt with my Bachelor’s. My dream is to work with underrepresented students on college campuses and help them realize their full potential. There have been many people in my life who were instrumental in helping me overcome challenges and I would want to do the same for others.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• College of Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Council (CASSAC) Member
• Alpha Phi Omega, Co-Ed Service Fraternity
• Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)
• National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Member
• Program Assistant for the office of Multicultural Student Support Services (MSSS)
• Jumpstart Corps Member (2 yrs)

FAVORITE COURSE TAKEN AT ROOSEVELT AND WHY:

Sociology in Action with Dr. Heather Dalmage. We had the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion as well as participate in a number of workshops and presentations through a sociological lens.

STUDY BREAK GUILTY PLEASURE:

Netflix! I most recently finished watching The Politician and Patriot Act.

CAUSE I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT AND WHY:

Working with children in educational settings! I’ve had the pleasure of working with children through STEM camps and through Jumpstart and these have been rewarding experiences. With Jumpstart, we served under-resourced communities to promote quality early learning through language, literacy, and social-emotional programming.

ADVICE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS:

Prioritize your needs to ensure your mental well-being! Get involved in what you’re passionate about and seize opportunities that Roosevelt has to offer.