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ife is full of expectations, and college is no different. There are expectations to be successful in your classes, to make the most meaningful friendships of your lifetime and to make lots of memories. In my first two years of college, I felt like I was falling short of every expectation I had for myself, even after multiple attempts to get involved and find my community on this campus. I felt stuck and alone and spent most weekends driving 300 miles up Interstate 5 just to return to familiarity. I did not know where to go, but I never stopped looking. I don’t think I regret having expectations for myself and my college experience. Expectations made me ambitious and held me accountable. But more than anything, expectation led me to failure — failure that taught me to find fulfillment in myself rather than others’ validation. Failure that taught me to grow, and failure that taught me to keep going. Granted, this is a great oversimplification of my experience with failure — it sucks and it hurts. But being comfortable with it allowed me to continue trying
without fear or embarrassment. I leave college a much more involved and connected member of the LMU community, and it taught me that you don’t need to be a part of anything on campus to belong or to find fulfillment. After we cross that stage, it won’t matter how many stoles and cords you had hung over your shoulders. Don’t be involved for the sake of being involved. It is so easy to want to do everything you can during college and to feel like you don’t stack up to everyone around you. I have found that it is so much more important to find people and places that make you feel like yourself. I am so grateful that I have had experiences here that made me a more confident person professionally and personally. It is definitely bittersweet since I did not get to this point until well into my college career, but looking back I am just as appreciative of the obstacles I faced as the successes I have achieved. It feels like there is never enough time and that college is ending right as I am really getting my footing. So, my final piece of advice would be to fail fast, know when to move on and never stop searching for community.
This is the opinion of Allie Crawford, a senior communications major from St. Antioch, CA. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to editor@theloyolan.com.
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Allie Crawford, former Loyolan Design Editor, pictured above, with friends.
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ive years ago, an eager high school senior rapidly applied to every college within 50 miles of her hometown. She was unsure of most everything in her life: where she wanted to live, what sports she enjoyed playing, her talents and even her educational interests. With careful consideration, she chose a college. This was the year of eagerness. Four years ago, she unhappily sat in her college dorm. It was freshman year. She hastily immersed herself in every club, athletic team or social circle that even somewhat appealed to her. At the time, she was thankful for these experiences to occupy her slow moving days. Knowing in her heart something did not feel right, she adjusted. This was the year of coping. Three years ago, a starryeyed East Coast kid flew nearly 3,000 miles to a campus she had never visited prior to move-in
day. She knew not a single soul. It was invigorating — a fresh start in a place that already felt like home. It was sophomore year. She found friendship, love and adventure. She rediscovered old passions, stumbled upon new ones and began to foster her independence. All the while experiencing loss, stress and the absence of comfort. This was the year of learning. Two years ago she grappled with the impossibility of already being a junior in college. Life fluctuated as she attempted to balance two jobs, an internship, extracurricular clubs, school work, friends, family and fun. Things were becoming real, challenging — she felt the impending responsibilities of adulthood consume her. By testing her personal limits, she quickly discovered what she was capable of. Timemanagement with a side of “treat yourself” was the mantra for this year. This was the year of self-discovery. One year ago, she begrudgingly entered a classroom at 9 a.m., already calculating how many classes she can afford to
skip without it negatively impacting her grade. Around every corner, wellmeaning individuals asked, “What are your plans postgraduation?” She reluctantly shrugged her shoulders and mumbled a narrative about her interests. She pondered whether success in college is only defined by others in terms of graduate school, dream jobs or a year of traveling the world. Her ease and confidence carried her through the year as she discovered a deeper love for herself, her passions and her purpose. Time quickly passed as she immersed herself in these elements. She was still unsure of everything in her life, much like her five-year ago self, but this time she was okay with that. This was the year of thriving. Now, I graduate. To write this column, I originally grappled with the idea of dispensing words of wisdom to my younger peers only to realize that they probably would not listen. I never did. For a lesson to truly resonate with someone, I believe they have to experience it for themselves. I have decided
the next best thing is sharing my own personal journey. It is my hope you got something from this, even if it was just a good laugh. My journey was not linear, and getting to where I am today was not easy. It shouldn’t be, and I am sure yours will be no walk in the park either. Do not expect it to be, and when it isn’t, do not be frustrated. All I can suggest is that along the way you stop, take a minute to “smell the roses” as they say and
move forward. Laugh long and hard. Do not take yourself too seriously. Pull all-nighters, binge watch your favorite shows, eat your favorite foods, make mistakes and find your passions. Fearlessly attack these passions. Take all the good and all the bad you experience on this journey and love it.
This is the opinion of Kayla Brogan, a senior communications studies major from Boston, Massachusetts. Tweet comments to @LAloyolan or email comments to editor@theloyolan.com.
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Kayla Brogan (left) and her friend Allie Crawford (right). Her journey to graduation was not the traditional college experience.
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riting a senior advice column on my time at LMU is something I’ve thought about since I first started working for the Loyolan in Spring 2016. I always wondered what advice I would give. What wisdom would I have to impart on the grateful underclassmen who would take my advice and use it to drastically improve their lives? But now that that day has arrived, I find myself with only one piece of advice to offer: be yourself.
Let me elaborate on this cliche that I know made you roll your eyes. I don’t mean “be yourself” like you need to disregard everyone’s opinions about you and act against general society. That kind of freedom is nearly impossible to achieve and I don’t expect us, as young adults who are dependent on our friendships, to pretend we don’t care. First, I mean the kind of “be yourself” where you take the time to pay attention to yourself. Get to know your strengths, weaknesses and tendencies. These might not be apparent at first, but I wish I had taken more time to acknowledge that yes, I do have strengths, and it is not a weakness to admit that. As a psychology major and
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Sami Leung (second from the left) and some of her friends. She hopes underclassmen can learn to take advantage of their strengths during their college journey.
a member of Agapé service organization, I place a great importance on mental health, and I truly believe that one of the best ways to achieve a more positive state of mind is to focus on the good. A movement within psychology, aptly called positive psychology, believes that humans want to lead fulfilling lives and that the way to do this is to nurture what is already amazing inside them. (I really think LMU should offer at least a first year seminar course on positive psychology and mindfulness, but that’s an argument for another time.) The takeaway from positive psychology, then, is to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then, say to the weakness in the words of Ariana Grande “thank u, next” and focus on the good you already have inside of you. Secondly, I mean “be yourself” in that through college, you’ll learn what works best for you and what advice would be best to just ignore. Here’s an example: professors will tell you countless times that the day before a paper is due is not the day to start. Some people need to hear that reminder in order to begin working on a schedule to finish their work (a strength!). But if you know you can write an amazing piece of work the night before with the pressure of a deadline sitting on your shoulders, just do it. Procrastination can work. And when I say procrastinate, I mean write a research paper the
night before, print it and walk straight to the 8 a.m. to turn it in. This method, which people have advised me against, has gotten me fairly good grades, some close relationships with friends of similar mindsets and an almost-friendship with the grandpa-like man who works the library information desk in the early morning after the main desk closes (shoutout to him, that’s a thankless job). This advice even applies to this column. If you find my advice to be something that you know will not work for you, I encourage you to disregard the entire thing. Move onto the next senior column; there are some great ones in this paper. But finally, I mean “be yourself” as in just that. Accept who you are. This is much, much easier said than done, and it did take me until senior year to really learn this — but it’s worth it to try. I know, you’re rolling your eyes again, but I just want you to know you are enough. I hope you learn this sooner than I did. While I did become the incredible, wise senior I knew I would turn out to be, I know my advice is not going to change anyone’s life. I’m not going to give you the secret to succeeding at college. At the end of the day, your college experience is going to be the best because it’s yours. And that’s the tea. This is the opinion of Sami Leung, a senior psychology major from Cerritos, California. Tweet comments to @LAloyolan or email comments to editor@ theloyolan.com.
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entered LMU as a shy freshman who had a hard time finding my community. Leaving LMU four years later, I am sad to say goodbye to the multiple homes I have found on campus. However, I know that these homes will travel with me far beyond the Bluff, as it is the people who truly make our University more than an academic institution. There is a real community here, an entire group of people determined to help you succeed. I will not lie, it can be difficult to find this support group. But with time, patience and sometimes a little bit of courage, you will find the people who make your heart feel full on even the most challenging days. Find your people, and watch yourself grow. LMU provided me with many opportunities to better understand my privileges—and how to use them—while getting to know myself better. I have been humbled by the graciousness of other people and the harsh reality of life during my time spent on campus, service and service trips, such as De Colores and AB Guatemala. I leave the University as a new person who better understands my place in this world, and the responsibility I hold in striving to bring about justice. As an
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Xochitl Pasten during her AB Guatemala trip with friends. Pasten served her community and participated in service trips such as Del Colores and AB Guatemala.
educated Latina, I feel the responsibility to actively advocate for my community. This degree is not simply for me and my family, it is a stepping stone for my people’s betterment. With that being said, here are a few tips I have to help you transform the world around you by challenging yourself. Advocate for yourself. You are a valuable individual to this institution and if you have the drive to better yourself and the world around you, do not be afraid to ask for the help you need to make that happen. Regardless of whether the situation is financial, emotional or spiritual, there are people on this campus who are more than willing to help students. Take the first step and ask for the assistance you need. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Our greatest growth happens in moments where we feel unsure of ourselves. It is in these moments
where we can challenge ourselves. These moments of discomfort can happen at any time — at service, during a difficult assignment or even within any kind of relationship. How you choose to react in these difficult moments defines your character. Take the time to understand why you felt such discomfort, and use what you learn to become the next best version of yourself. Transform your service into justice. We can all do more to understand the various systems of power and how they affect the most vulnerable populations. Anyone who takes part in service can do more to educate themselves on the communities they are serving. Service transforms into justice when we all do our part to dismantle the problem at the source, rather than only assisting with the immediate effects. Let us all push ourselves to become allies and
accomplices by challenging the systems with our understanding of how these systems operate and resist their existence. Practice radical kinship. To borrow a phrase from Fr. Greg Boyle, practice “radical kinship.” Let down your judgement and practice unprejudiced love to every person you meet. Listen more than you speak in order to better understand another person’s needs. When we listen to the life stories of those who experience marginalization, we have the opportunity to learn how to widen our circle of who belongs. And like Fr. Boyle teaches, everyone belongs. Enjoy every moment. College is difficult and can take a toll on your wellbeing. Make sure to take the time to do the things that make you happy — a solo walk on the Bluff, getting lunch with friends or spending some time on Sunken Gardens. LMU is a special place full of intentional, loving people. Make sure to practice being present in the moment, especially when you feel happiest. It is these moments you will remember most. LMU is a place I can call home, and I will forever cherish the memories. And to my Latina/o/x community, your resilience to the barriers put in our way before, during and after our time in higher education inspires me everyday. We all excel each time one of us crosses that stage.
This is the opinion of Xochitl Pasten, a senior English and Chicano/a-Latino/a studies double major from Los Angeles, CA. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan or email comments to editor@theloyolan.com.
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’ve thought a lot about what to put in this column. I read a dozen or so of these from past years, and I soaked up every word. Right now, I’m wishing I could find the note I started on my phone freshman year. The Loyolan has been my home for four years and the idea that this column will be my last has made me tear up only a couple times, so I think that’s progress. The idea of giving you advice you’ve never heard before seems unrealistic, but I’ll give it a try. Maybe hearing some of it again will be a good thing. 5. Find your home, over and over. For me, on move-in day freshman year, I found a home in the friends I made on the second floor of Del Rey North. I found a home second semester of my freshman year when I joined the Loyolan. I found home on the fourth floor of Hyde Park Gate in London when I studied abroad. There are hundreds of homes for you to find at LMU. Find one, and then find another. Don’t close yourself off to finding more, and widen who you let in. 4. One step at a time. It seems like once we get to college, life moves 100 miles an hour. Assignments, activities, events, jobs and just life come at you sometimes faster than you can handle. My mom loves to tell me in times of stress, “Just do the next right thing.” There is a lot loaded into that. This past year, it has brought me a lot of comfort and relieved a lot of stress. We live in a world where the news never sleeps, we never
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Senior and former Loyolan Editor-in-Chief Kellie Chudzinski is pictured with friends, Dr. Lane Bove and Jesse Williams during her time at LMU.
sleep and we’re constantly trying to avoid FOMO (fear of missing out). Managing work and assignments on top of that can seem impossible on some days. Now, I’ll tell you, it includes being gracious with yourself. You are only human — you can only do so many things at once. Prioritize what’s most important and tackle those obstacles one at a time. Don’t forget to include sleeping and eating on that list. Your professors, friends and bosses are human, too. It’s not weak to ask for help, an extension or a day off. 3. The time is now — do it. There are times when it seems like college will never end, for better or for worse. Don’t let fear hold you back. Sooner than you can even imagine, these opportunities will be gone. There won’t be another semester to try it;
there won’t be people on your floor or just outside your building who you can hang out with. Life will happen — it will become more scheduled. LMU and this city have so much to offer. Seek those opportunities out. Don’t wait to find time to do something. That time is now, so do it. From clubs, to people to road trips — join them, befriend them and take them! LMU gives us great opportunities, so take advantage of them. Find opportunities to travel. Trust yourself. Trust your abilities. Go for what you want. 2. Fail. I know, this one might be hard to understand — failure isn’t exactly done on purpose. We all fail at different parts of life and for different reasons. The best reason to fail is because you took a risk, and the best time to do that is in
college. So take risks. Try something new. Fail. Learn from it. Take that knowledge and try something else. Repeat. Failure is a part of life. Be kind to yourself when you do. Once you realize no one knows what they’re doing, it becomes a lot easier to live. 1. Disagree. Talk to people who disagree with you on topics big and small. Engage them — really engage them. College is the best place to have real discussions with people who have different beliefs. Don’t just attack their beliefs. Try and figure out why they hold theirs and try to explain why you hold yours. There’s something to be learned there. This is the opinion of Kellie Chudzinski, a senior communication studies major from Palo Alto, CA. Tweet comments @LALoyolan, or email editor@theloyolan.com
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Unique job openings for graduating seniors If you’re seeking out a fulfilling career, consider applying for these fun and unique jobs. Jordan Boaz Diaper Model
It’s no secret that LMU has an exceedingly high post-graduation employment rate for its students — they’ve got your back if you’re looking for jobs once you graduate. Everything from resume help to an entire Career and Professional Development (CPD) office is wholly dedicated to the task. Following is a list of jobs recommended by CPD for seniors who don’t yet have one lined up. Professionally model adult diapers. The adult diaper business is booming, due to the growing number of people who need every second they can get binge-watching Netflix. Wearing an adult diaper can save TV-watchers up to 23 minutes a day — an entire episode, depending on what they’re watching. CPD is recommending that aspiring actors, actresses, marketers, artists, entrepreneurs and businesspeople apply for this incredible chance to be a part of the up-and-coming adult diaper business. Models are specifically requested.
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Personally attend to the University president. If you have experience clipping toenails, this might be the perfect job for you. LMU’s president is looking for a personal attendant to maintain his feet, cut his food into bite-sized pieces, curate unique daily playlists,
monitor his hydration and reassure him that the new logo is indeed a good one. Calling all beauticians, musicians, nutritionists and peoplepleasers. The job is a full-time position and pays 1/863rd of the President’s annual salary (which we hear is a good amount).
Be a clown. “Anyone can be a clown!” exclaimed CPD career coordinator Marsha B. Adjobs. “All you have to do is paint a smile.” Clowning is an especially fulfilling career for those wishing to be actors or actresses, those with a special interest in children and those who enjoy both people-pleasing and evoking extreme fear. “The shoes are more comfortable than they look,” Adjobs assured students. “It’s truly a fun profession.” Twirl signs. You know those people who get to wear fun costumes and stand on the curb outside a business spinning their signs? “It’s more than just a job. It’s an art,” said Adjobs. “We’re really encouraging students to get into the sign twirling industry because it’s low risk for high reward. You’re visible, you’re out there, you’re having fun while promoting something you love and are passionate about, whether that’s a fast-food restaurant or a carwash station. We recommend that theatre and marketing majors in particular take advantage of this unique opportunity.” Whatever the job, there is no reason that a single LMU senior shouldn’t soon be employed with a job they adore.
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Basketball united once-distant stepsisters Step sisters Alford and Green develop chemistry on and off the court. Jameson O’Neil
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After spending so much time together, many teammates call each other family. For women’s basketball players Gabby Green and Bree Alford, the word family is no exaggeration. Green, a redshirt senior guard from Oakland, and Alford, a redshirt senior forward from Walnut Creek, are stepsisters. In 2009, Lisa Alford and Will Green met at their daughters’ local basketball tournament and started dating soon after. Following the tournament, however, Gabby and Bree knew only that the other one existed. Although their parents were dating, the girls were not close and would see each other only when faced against the other in the occasional tournament. Alford said that they did not know of their parents’ bond until long after that 2009 tournament. “Yeah, we knew of each other. We played against each other, but we didn’t really know that
our parents were dating until the end of high school — like junior or senior year,” she said. Green attended Saint Mary’s College High School in Berkeley, California while Alford attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Though their parents solidified their relationship during the girls’ high school years, Alford and Green led their lives separate from each other. “We weren’t really close,” said Green. “We didn’t hang out, so we were never together.” The two did not immediately see each other as family, either. “We didn’t really say that we were sisters at first,” said Green. “We were just kind of like ‘Oh, this is Bree,’ and ‘I’m Gabby.’” Any possibility for the two to form a close bond seemed impossible, as the women went off to different universities after high school. Alford continued her basketball career at LMU while Green headed off to University of California, Berkeley (Cal) to do the same. After Green’s sophomore year, however, she transferred to LMU. There were multiple reasons for Green’s decision to transfer. “I went to a small Catholic
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Redshirt senior forward Bree Alford (left) and senior guard Gabby Green (right) were once strangers before becoming close on the LMU basketball team. high school, so that [type of environment] was a better fit for me anyway,” Green said. “Cal was really overwhelming and just really a big shock. I was able to get away with a lot of stuff.” As for why she chose LMU, Green’s family played a large role. “When I was first coming here, [Bree and I] weren’t really that close, so I just asked her a little bit, like ‘Hey, how do you like it?’” said Green. “She said she liked it and our parents already knew the coaches, so it was a pretty natural fit.” It was only after Green’s arrival that the two truly began to feel like sisters, spending time with each other on the court as well as, by choice, off the court. “We started talking and being together once I transferred here,” said Green. “That’s when we got close.” Since Green transferred, the pair have grown closer and even moved in together. “We basically do everything together,” Green said. The two have learned to appreciate how much it means to have a family member at their school and on their team. “I have somebody that always has my back in a full family form,” said Green. “No matter what, we’re going to be together.” The sisters also help each other when needed, offering one another life advice. “She teaches me to be a little more patient and not so quick to just snap on people and just to relax a little more,” said Green. “She told me I need to be tougher,” said Alford. “That’s
what she taught me. [Now] I’m more tough-skinned.” Green said she felt more comfortable playing for LMU, in part due to the change in her responsibilities on the court. “I think I was struggling a lot [at Cal] because I wasn’t in the natural role that I usually am,” said Green. “In high school I played a big role, and coming back to being in a big role [at LMU] works well.” Like many sisters, the two will have the occasional disagreement—basketball related or not—but they are not emotionally affected for very long. “What’s good about our relationship is that if we do get mad at each other, it’s really quick,” said Alford. “We get mad, but we can’t really be mad at each other, because we’re also best friends.” And the two senior sisters led the construction of this chemistry as they entered their 2018-19 campaign. The team finished the regular season with a 17-13 record, going 10-8 in WCC play. The Lions fell to Saint Mary’s in the quarterfinal round of the WCC Tournament. Green averaged 13.6 points per game on the season in addition to 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.7 steals, while Alford notched 8.1 points per game with 9.0 rebounds. Alford set history by becoming LMU’s all-time leading rebounder while Green signed with the LA Sparks of the WNBA.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will deliver the commencement speech to the outgoing undergraduate class on May 11. LMU alumna Maria Salinas (‘87) will deliver the commencement address to the graduate class on May 12. Both How did you react when you found out figureheads are prominate you were named valedictorian? activists in their communities. I was cooking eggs when I [got the] phone call from LMU ... Abdul-Jabbar is celebrated I just started crying. Then I immediately called my mom, who as a 19-time NBA All-Star always answers my phone calls, but she didn’t. So I called my for his time playing with the dad, and he doesn’t answer. I called my sister, [and] she doesn’t Milwaukee Bucks and the Los answer. So the only three people I can tell, because I wasn’t Angeles Lakers. He is also allowed to tell anyone else, don’t respond. So then I’m just celebrated for his ambition as sitting at home by myself, crying as I eat eggs.
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This week, Alfredo Hernandez, a senior political science major and the valedictorian of the class of 2019, sat down with Asst. News Editor Sofia Hathorn.
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an activist, writer, filmmaker and educational ambassador. In 2016, Abdul-Jabbar received the Presidential Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama. Abdul-Jabbar has written and co-authored over a dozen books, and has worked as a columnist for TIME Magazine, where he has covered issues of racism, gun control, misogyny and religious intolerance, among other issues. Abdul-Jabbar won the Double Helix Medal in 2011 for his work in raising awareness for cancer research. He was also named a cultural ambassador for the United States in 2012 by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Maria Salinas is the first woman to become CEO and
president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce in its 130 years of existence. Salinas got her start in public accounting with Ernst & Young and Kenneth Leventhal & Company. After that, Salinas founded Salinas Consulting and held leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company. Today, she is also the chair of the Board of Regents at LMU. The past three undergraduate commencement speakers were Ronan Farrow, Anna Deavere Smith and President Bill Clinton. The past three graduate commencement speakers were Shane P. Martin, Michelle King and Steve Mosko. Both ceremonies will be live streamed on LMU’s commencement website.
What contributed to making your academic journey so successful? There are two [contributions], and they fall under the aspect of community. The first is my family... I have a support system that was always so encouraging of everything I wanted to do. They made me feel like I could try new things and fail at those things, and I knew I would always have someone [that had] my back. In a similar respect, the friends I’ve had at LMU and the communities and professors I’ve had have always encouraged me to push myself academically. Whenever I’m feeling down, I’ve always felt I had people I could turn to.
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What has been your greatest accomplishment during your time at LMU? The thing I’m most proud of doing was the Hansard Scholars Program through the political science department. That sent me to London, and I got to work in Parliament for a semester...that is near the top because it was an opportunity for me to do something that I would like to do in the future, which is work in government. It was really rewarding to be part of a country’s political process and to see the ins and outs and really learn the dirtiness of politics...It was an experience where I got to bring all that I’ve learned at LMU and apply it to a real-world situation.
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What has been your greatest challenge?
Getting through it. I was the first in my family to go straight into a four-year university. I felt like I carried a lot of weight on my shoulders. I always had that self-imposed challenge of wanting to be the best, and that weighed on me. It really made going to LMU difficult, because I felt like if I wasn’t number one I was failing my family in some way. Senior year quickly got rid of that. Ultimately, I think this last year I’ve come to recognize that even if all I did was graduate, I did more than enough.
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What are you going to miss most about LMU? I’m going to miss the schooling. I love nothing more than the fact that my only job here is to read, learn and do things that allow me to grow as a person. Once I go into the real world, I have to start worrying about real world things. At LMU, my only concern has been bettering myself as an individual ... no longer having that as my main job will be something that I’ll miss. I see myself as a forever student ... not having that environment is going to be tough. Ultimately, in the Ph.D. program it will be similar, but it won’t be the same as LMU, where everyone wants you to succeed.
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What do you hope to do after graduation? I had originally planned to do post-graduate service, but after deep reflection, I realized I need a break. So I’m staying in L.A. for a few years. I’m considering some local things, either working or doing a masters program in the interim. The goal is to go off into a Ph.D. program for political philosophy and ultimately become a professor here in the political science department. But that’s contingent on a bunch of other things. So either a career as an academic or a public servant is what I hope to do afterward.
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