Hello everyone my name is Allison Ortiz. I am 21 years old I grew up in Lennox, CA (a very small town by LAX) I am from Guatemalan, and very proud. I am the second person in my family to go to college. I transferred from SMC to CSUDH with my AA in Liberal Arts Social and Behavioral Science. I was in SMC for 4 years, not sure at the moment, of my major which was one of my reason of being in the school for that long. My major is Psychology, but have always enjoyed exploring other majors and classes like Women’s Studies, Latino History and Ethnic History. I hope with my major, to help as many people as I can whether it be as a Teacher, Counsellor or a Therapist. I enjoy learning new things and am always up to new classes that will help me be aware of my culture.
Hello Allison,
I myself was a Psychology major, however, then switched to Chicano Studies because I realized Psychology was just not for me. Same as you I want to become a counselor, and help others. It is great that you want to learn and be more aware about your culture.
Nice to meet you Alison. Another Guatemalan in the house! And someone who also wants to be in education! Kuddos! Keep up the hard work!