Senior Profiles

From student government chambers to the halls of Congress, my three years at CSULB were shaped by leadership that challenged me, internships that transformed me, and communities that reminded me I belonged.

By exploring different majors and getting involved on campus, I was able to turn my initial insecurities into confidence and find a sense of liberation in my work.

At CSULB, I learned the importance of having an open mind and having a willingness to fill it with worldly knowledge.

At CSULB, I learned the importance of having an open mind and having a willingness to fill it with worldly knowledge.

Looking back, I realize I should have known from the start: my four years at the Beach would become the best years of my life.

My plan for after school is to travel overseas and play professional volleyball. I plan to make a push for the Canadian National Team and compete in the 2028 Olympics.

I chose to attend CSULB due to the great California weather and location in addition to the great basketball team.

As an international student from Japan, moving to the United States and building a life from the ground up was challenging at first. Everything felt unfamiliar, but the people I met at CSULB made the transition easier and helped me feel supported from the very beginning.

CSULB has shaped not only my professional goals, but my identity as a leader who values service, inclusion, and intentional community-building.

The variety of clubs and activities available [at CSULB] kept me very engaged, and the strong psychology program we have made me fall in love with my major even more.

CSULB was one of my two top choices because of the great things I’ve about the programs there, and when I switched to journalism I was ecstatic to find out how diverse the journalism program is.

Coming in as a nontraditional student with learning disabilities and financial challenges, I found a home at The Beach where I grew academically, personally, and professionally.