Georgette Shobeiri '23
I love Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ; it feels like my home. I have had so much support from several professors and staff. Because of their support, I have accomplished so much and been pushed to grow and realized I am capable of so many things. Through the support of one particular professor, I have reached for the stars. As a result, I was featured in the No Barriers campaign and the Guardian Scholars reel. I never envisioned myself participating in student organizations, let alone becoming an officer of one, but because of the support I received I felt confident enough to step into the role of President of Fostering Futures. It was a lot of work, but my cabinet was able to put together a lot of fun activities for the members, including a cross-scholastic bonfire with students from Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, CSULA, and Rancho Dominguez Hills that I met through a Guardian Scholars event.
When I was at community college, one of my professors who knew of my interest in sociology told me that Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà had the best sociology program. After visiting the campus and learning more about the sociology program, I also applied to CSU Fullerton but had my heart set on Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. It just felt like the right fit for me.
Again, I never envisioned going to college, let alone graduate school. But before I completed my BA, I decided to continue my education and pursue a master’s degree. Because I decided to go into the field of gerontology, I sought for a school in the area, and Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà had the best program, so I’m still at The Beach for another 16 months!
I got involved with the mybeach Program and Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Alumni because I believe in the importance of giving back and supporting others.
