Franny’s Bio

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Hello Professor and Classmates,

My name is Francisca Chavez, a 39-year-old proud single parent of a beautiful 13-year-old girl, Maddy. I’m a “Super Senior” double majoring in Sociology and Chican@ studies with a minor in Political Science. I am currently enrolled in 12 units at CSUDH; this is my final semester, bittersweet. With that being said, I will leave CSUDH with a double B.A. in Sociology and Chican@ and a minor in Political Science. At present, I am looking into graduate school, however, undecided on Social Work (geriatrics), Education (Academic Advisor), or Non profit sector (Programs for underserved youth). I want to spend the rest of my life being a voice for those sitting on the margins of society. I am very passionate about giving back to lower socioeconomic communities, and improving the lives of others. I am all about social justice and equality.

Some of my accomplishments include being on the dean’s list every semester since community college. I graduated from Los Angeles Harbor College in 2012 receiving my Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences. I have been the recipient of two scholarships (Osher Scholarship and Anne Peters Memorial Scholarship), inducted in both the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology International Honor Society. I’ve also been honored numerous certificates acknowledging my leadership in the community (parent volunteer, homeless shelter volunteer, and advocacy associated with social problems).

In my spare time, I love mentoring and tutoring. But, most of all, I love spending time with my daughter and family. Other hobbies include jogging, hiking, reading, dining out, going to the movies, and traveling. My advice to all of you working on your degree is to take your education very serious, absorb all the knowledge passed on from professors. WE ARE PAYING FOR IT, so stay engaged. Also, set short and long-term goals so you know exactly where you are going, you don’t want to waste time. You have to execute a plan, and go after it with all you have-DON’T EVER GIVE UP- YOU CAN DO IT! GOOD LUCK ALL-WISHING EVERYONE A SEMSETER FULL OF KNOWLEDGE, which ultimately gives you power in our society.

6 thoughts on “Franny’s Bio

  1. Hi Francisca,

    I just have to say kuddos to you. It makes me so happy to see people are sad to leave school. I am feeling that way already and I have until May. I really feel like school is an essential part of who I am. I love learning and making connections with people that also share my major (sociology). Good job on everything you have accomplished and will continue to accomplish!

    • Thank you so much for your kind words. Congratulations on your grand achievement, graduating Spring 2017-hey, with me 🙂 I finish all my requirements of the Chican@ Studies major this semester, however, will not walk till Spring 2017. Best of luck to you with your personal, academic, and career goals. GO GETTUMMMMMM!

    • Awww, you all are too kind- So humbled by all the kind comments. Wishing you the best in your academic, personal, and career endeavors. Remember to keep your eyes on the prize, never give up-keep it pushing!

  2. Hello Francisca,
    you are the true definition of “SI SE PUEDE”! I am extremely happy and super excited for your future, you truly deserve it!!!

  3. Hey Franny!

    Congrats on all those achievements! I love hearing of woman doing big things! I wish you the very best on wherever life takes you now. I am sure you make your daughter very proud. She has a stupendous role model!

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