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PsychologyReligion

Maia Sable ’24

Maia Sable

Psychology offers a very broad educational experience where you can find many specific avenues of interest. Taking Adult Development and Aging (PSYC 305) helped me narrow down my future career. I chose a religion minor because I love how religion can be applied to numerous settings and how it can open doors for people to meet and learn from one another. Religion can be interpreted in many different ways and therefore offer much to us in everyday and scholarly discussions.

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Psychology

Yanely Lara ’24

Yanely Lara

This major has a range of career options and will help with personal growth. I am interested in working within the juvenile justice system to make a positive impact on young lives and help them navigate their challenges. I have identified this path by taking courses such as Child and Adolescent Development (PSYC 304), volunteering my time at local schools and joining ride-alongs with the local sheriff’s department.

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Applied Scientific ComputingBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

Elisha Tong ’26

Elisha Tong

I would recommend biochemistry for any student that wants to understand more about the basic building blocks of life. Learning some of the concepts at first can be frustrating, but it is really rewarding to be able to apply them in a lab setting outside of lectures. I am also an applied scientific computing minor and am learning science communication skills that can be applied to many career paths, such as medicine, science journalism and quality control. This will allow me to have more options for career paths after I graduate and aid me in my further studies as a biochemistry major.

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BiologyEnvironmental Science

Cheyanne Rodriguez ’26

Cheyanne Rodriguez

I believe biology is a universal degree that covers pretty much everything, there are so many career paths to explore such as pharmaceuticals or zoology. The thing that intrigued me about the environmental science major was the types of labs that were offered under it. Many of them involve field work, like the water resources lab. And this summer, I participated in directed research with Dr. Megan Fung. Through that I gained laboratory skills as a first-year and an amazing opportunity to begin my journey toward my dream career.

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BiologySpanish

Kari Orr ’24

Kari Orr

I feel both of my degrees have interesting courses as well as real-life applications for continuing my educational journey towards an MD, PhD, or both.

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ChemistryMathematics

Jocelin Hernandez ’24

Jocelin Hernandez

I have always loved numbers and hands-on work, so a chemistry major allowed me to explore my passion for analytical chemistry. While at Cal Lutheran, I have the best of both worlds: tons of hands-on experience with direct and personal guidance and collaborative quantitative work. As I immersed myself in the science buildings on campus, I realized that I have access to a wide range of instruments, a variety of research topics to explore and extremely supportive professors.

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Environmental ScienceSpanish

Anthony Delgadillo Salinas ’25

Anthony Delgadillo Salinas

I chose environmental science because it is an interdisciplinary major where there are a plethora of skills you can learn. I wanted to study something highly applicable across many fields in STEM and humanities so I would get the best of both worlds. I love how I can decide if I want to study present issues like climate change or study past climates through research.

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Psychology

Grace Schifrin ’24

Grace Schifrin

I think a psychology degree can get you very far in life because there are a lot of different routes you can go down with it. Making connections and talking to people has been the biggest help with identifying my path! My future plans are to pursue my graduate degree in licensed social work (LCSW) and begin practicing in a clinical aspect.

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Aaliyah Valladolid ’24

Aaliyah Valladolid

As a Latina in STEM, I would like to have an impact on improving human health and combating diseases, and believe the knowledge and skills I am receiving at Cal Lutheran will definitely nurture that goal of mine. I wholeheartedly recommend biochemistry and molecular biology to future students at Cal Lutheran.

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Psychology

Jordyn Todd ’24

Jordyn Todd

I recommend the psychology major because what you learn becomes applicable to your own life, and you get to earn a college degree while learning more about human nature and how to work better with people.

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BiologyChemistryPublic Health

Ashley Dumas ’24

Ashley Dumas

The biology major has helped to solidify my interest in a medical career by providing academic exploration, exposure to healthcare-related experiences, mentorship, peer interactions, research opportunities, and pre-medical resources and support. By majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry and public health, I can fulfill the pre-medical or pre-health requirements necessary for admission to professional schools and succeed in these programs.

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Criminology and Criminal JusticeEthnic and Race StudiesSpanish

Victoria Sanchez ’23

Victoria Sanchez

I found that the combination of my majors was helpful in my success during my internship. I would say that most of what I use in my current job derives from what I was able to learn and be a part of in both the criminal justice department and the Spanish department.

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Legal StudiesPolitical ScienceTheatre Arts

Riley Herbert ’25

Riley Herbert

I have wanted to be a lawyer since I was little, and interested in politics for just as long. The political science department has kept my peers and me engaged with certain topics and guided us with helpful advice and support. Through both faculty and student-led productions, informative field trips, and a wide range of classes, I’ve also gotten a well-rounded education in Theatre Arts, as well as an incredible environment.

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Interdisciplinary

Jessica Colbert ’24

Jessica Colbert

I would recommend Interdisciplinary studies to any student who has a niche of what they enjoy studying that does not quite fit into a pre- existing field of study. I picked this major because it provides more flexibility and it feels collaborative since I have a group of experts who believe in me, but also feel free to voice when a certain course I have in mind is not the right fit for my goals.

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PhilosophyPolitical Science

Devyn Nordstrom ’23

Devyn Nordstrom

The entire Political Science Department has really helped me get to where I am today. The outcomes of graduates with a political science degree from Cal Lutheran are great.

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Environmental ScienceGeosciences

Sawyer Graczyk ’24

Sawyer Graczyk

I have always had a fascination with how the natural world works and its moving parts. I’ve always been interested in how the Earth’s crust moves and the composition of environments and inorganic materials that interact with each other.

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Sports Management

Conor Cline ’23

Conor Cline

I’m grateful for the relationships I’ve built with my professors and classmates at Cal Lutheran because it isn’t something I’d be able to get at other universities. I wouldn’t say I have an exact path yet for my future, but I have learned in college that not having a path is just fine.

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MusicReligionSociology

Mary Ann Harrison ’24

Mary Ann Harrison

Even if someone is not choosing a life of ministry as clergy, having the opportunity to study and learn about the different religions and the theologies behind them also helps us become better equipped to engage in meaningful conversations respectfully with those of various beliefs. It’s also useful knowledge to have for those entering fields that have direct contact with individuals and address their mental, physical, emotional or social needs.

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Religion

David Lawson ’24

David Lawson

All along the way up until now, I have had outstanding professors, especially at Cal Lutheran, that have influenced me to decide what to do next. These experiences have helped me see that I would love to be a professor myself so that I can pay it forward to the next generation of students.

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CommunicationTheology and Christian Leadership

Christina Romero ’23

Christina Romero

I remember one time I heard: choose something you love because then you wouldn’t have to work a day in your life. It was at this time that I felt I should be studying something I loved and enjoyed learning during my pastime. All of the classes I’ve taken so far have given me a better perspective of where I stand in my faith and have helped me understand Biblical context.

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Exercise ScienceTheology and Christian Leadership

Simone Juarez ’26

Simone Jaurez

I chose my major and human performance emphasis because I grew up playing multiple sports and doing many activities — I’m surprised I never injured myself. I wanted to get into sports and understand the human body to help others achieve their athletic goals.

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PsychologySpanish

Liban Yakob ’23

Liban Yakob

This subject not only makes you more aware of other people’s behavior but your own as well. This has allowed me to grow and change for the better as a person and be able to apply things I learned in a classroom setting
to my relationships with others.

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Public HealthSociologySpanish

Wendy Carillo-Garcia ’23

Wendy Carillo-Garcia

Sociology has helped broaden my understanding of society and how it has changed throughout the years as well as understanding why people’s behaviors and attitudes change. I wanted to stand out in my graduate school applications and what better than to major in my first language, Spanish.

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Public HealthSociology

Marc Munda ’23

Marc Munda

I would definitely recommend Sociology to future students if they are interested in studying and learning more about behaviors in society and the different aspects involved within it. If you interact with other humans every day, then you’re already participating in the major itself. So, why not learn more about it?

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MultimediaMusic Production

Lothario Parris ’23

Lothario Parris

I thought studying various aspects of music would give me more time to understand what I desired to do in the music industry. The professors have real experience in the industry, they cover a wide amount of music production/music industry topics, and most importantly they prepare you to be successful once you graduate.

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