Sociology concentration: Family Studies & Social Work
Minors: Government & Politics and Civic engagement
Current job: Campaign Development Specialist at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Why did you decide to major in Sociology? When I started at Wagner College as a freshman, all I knew was that I wanted a career that was focused on serving my community, but I was unsure of what I could do to make a difference. The sociology courses at Wagner sparked my interest in developing a better understanding of different groups of people.
How has your Sociology degree (what you learned in your classes, readings, assignments, etc.) helped you in your job (and personal life)? In my freshman year Learning Community with Dr. Ludwig, I was able to connect what I had learned in the classroom and apply it to my leadership roles on campus such as the Food Recovery Network, for which I eventually became the president. I also had various internships in New York City, including Project Sunshine and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Dr. Ludwig and many other professors helped steer my passions into a future career. Through the wide range of courses, I learned how to understand and communicate better with individuals from all walks of life, which I use every day in my current position. I was inspired to not only put myself in someone’s shoes but understand how they got there, and what I could to help.
Your fondest memory of a Sociology class? My fondest memory of a sociology class was the various discussions in Dr. Ludwig’s classes (even on Zoom). Dr. Ludwig has a way of running her classroom that you not only understand and memorize the material, but also learn how to apply it to the outside world, whether that be in a professional setting, in your own life, or on the train on your way home. What I learned in those classrooms will stay with me for many years to come.
Any tips you have for current Wagner (Sociology) students?
Apply what you learn in your classes to your everyday life and be part of the change to make the world a better place.