Sociology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances

From working in athletic communications as a first-year to serving as president of the Latin American Student Association, Lopez Larios has experienced firsthand the benefits of engaging with opportunities across campus. A sociology major and education studies minor, Lopez Larios was also a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and worked at the Boston African American National Historical Site as a Pohanka intern through the Civil War Institute in the summer of 2023. “These co-curricular experiences allowed me to facilitate personal and professional growth by providing opportunities for hands-on learning, skill development, networking, and leadership roles,” she said. “Through these experiences, campus has become a second home, fostering a strong sense of community.” During Fall Honors Day, Lopez Larios was awarded the Harry C. and Catherine Noffsinger Hartzell Award for Sociology and received a Stole of Gratitude from 2023 graduate Jalissa Ortega last spring. Following graduation, she intends to work for a year before pursuing a master’s in education.

 “I am very fortunate to have been able to work with absolutely amazing, smart, and caring superiors,” said Nguyen. “The staff at the Center for Global Education are also my mentors who guided me through my college experience. The librarians I work with at Musselman Library have shown what being passionate about one's work looks like and have always inspired me to seek additional educational opportunities. These people all play a huge part in my Gettysburg experience.” Nguyen studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain, and was a member of the Vietnamese Student Association, International Club, and BOMB Squad. The sociology and international and global studies double major is looking at professions in higher education, international education, consulting, research, human resources, and communications.