Class Level:
Senior

Degree Objective:
Ph.D.

Major/Department:
Psychology

Hometown:
Turlock

Biography:
I am 22 years old. I have lived here in Turlock since I was 5. I am Assyrian, Catholic, and oldest of two children. I am the first to go to college in my family, and will be the first to get my master's degree as well. My Dad has worked all his life just so he could take care of his family. My parents chose to come to the U.S. so that their children could have a new life and opportunity to get a great education, and I love them for that.

Why did you choose CSU Stanislaus?
It was close to my family, it was and is a nice campus. I love all the trees and lakes and I liked that it was a smaller campus with smaller class sizes.

What advice would you give a prospective student?
To have an open mind about both the subject you are interested in and the campus you might choose to go to, and not to overstress!

What has been your favorite academic or student life experience so far?
Meeting my new friends.

What is your career objective?
High school counselor

What clubs, sports, and activities have you participated in?
I am a part of Psi Chi (the psychology club) and since I work for Outreach, I have been working most of the special events on campus. Also I help do the make-up for the theatre shows.

Who is your most influential personal and/or University mentor?
Carolina Alfaro!

E-mail Address:
Tinkerx03@yahoo.com