ALUMNI RESPONSES TO RECENT SURVEY |
- HB '97
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
Question: In what ways did your sociology major prepare you for
the work force?
Answer: Since I am an Immigration lawyer, I have daily interaction
with people from a wide variety of cultures and economic/education
backgrounds. My undergraduate work has not only made me more aware
of cultural issues, it has also prepared me for working with such
a variety of people. I am sensitive to issues faced by refugees,
[and their] families...I feel extremely comfortable talking to
my clients, and earning their trust because I was prepared to
relate to different cultures.
- MG '96
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD
Question: In what ways did your sociology major prepare you for
your advanced studies?
Answer: I think the best thing my sociology background provided
for me was the gift of critical thinking. It has served me well,
not only in my social work, but also in the other jobs I have
held.
- AC '97
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Question: In what ways did your sociology major prepare you for
the work force?
Answer: Sociology has given me a strong foundation in understanding
people, theoretical concepts, as well as environmental and social
impacts. This has helped me significantly in my role today in
recruitment.
- JF '05
US ARMY OFFICER
Question: In what ways did your sociology major prepare you for
the work force?
Answer: The military is a "melting pot" of people from
every social walk of life, it (sociology) has helped prepare me
and have a better understanding of what to expect.
- BC '97
STAY-AT-HOME MOM, PART TIME POSITION AT BOSTON COLLEGE INSTITUTION
OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND PASTORAL MINISTRY
Question: Do you have any information you would like to share
with the department?
Answer: After JCU, I did a year of JVC (Jesuit Volunteer Corps)
in San Antonio. I didn't think I would have been inspired to do
this if it hadn't been for my sociology major. I think my sociology
major equipped me on a social conscious level to be prepared for
the poverty I saw (poverty on various levels). Thank you for that!
- MS '05
PROBATION OFFICER
Question: Do you have any information you would like to share
with the department?
Answer: Only to thank the department and the professors for doing
the incredible job of preparing students for further education
and/or employment. I felt confident when beginning my new career
and I know that had a lot to do with all those who helped educate
me at John Carroll.
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