REGINA

I have always been a person with many diverse interests, and majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies was simply a perfect fit for me.  However, I needed a minor for which different fields of study would be useful, and the study of Criminal Justice could make use of information from different disciplines. This field would also provide me with an incentive to focus on juvenile justice as a career goal by working to assist children in the criminal justice system.  Since I began work as a volunteer assisting children, I have been exposed to behavior problems, as well as disruptive issues that they may have in their home environment.  This encouraged me to further seek out what I may do to help these children. 

Academically, I have a desire to learn as much as possible and be successful in my studies and always work toward my career goals.  During my freshmen year in college, I won a national essay contest for student success titled “How Do You Define Success?”  I discussed how I believed that there is always a path to success, regardless of the difficulties one might face while making that journey toward success in life.  I continue to be active in academic organizations by belonging to the Phi Kappa Phi, National Society for Leadership and Success, Delta Epsilon Iota, and the Golden Key International Honor Society.  

I am very interested in pursuing a career in the child advocacy program supported by the juvenile justice system.  I know that my educational background, experience working with children, and my desire and drive to always be successful, will be assets in pursuing my professional goals and accomplishments.