By Linda Phan When the opportunity surfaced to study abroad for a summer in South Africa, I wanted to be a part of it. South Africa is a country that is still transitioning from decades of segregation. Although apartheid may have ended over 20 years ago, the feeling of division is still there. I was curious to know how racism affected people in this climate of change and how their experiences compared to my own. My research has provided this understanding. The extensive research commitment and in-depth experience I gained on this study abroad trip have helped me in building my resume and will enhance employment opportunities. I believe that conducting research on a topic that is … [Read more...] about Studying abroad made possible
Not Knowing What I Don’t Get
Letter to the Editor: Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Dear Yoties: Happy New Year! Are you interested in seeing everyone stay healthy and less hungry? Our planet safe and sustainable? Our future brighter and peaceful? Think what societal challenges you want to tackle, not simply what major you want to be. A degree from CSUSB trains you to be a global citizen who wants to “make good things happen for others.” And, Science is a key to make your goals happen. Explore all opportunities Natural Sciences offers to you from physical, chemical, life, geological, health, mathematical and computational sciences to nursing, kinesiology and computer engineering. As the Dean of College of Natural Sciences, I am thrilled to be a part of the CSUSB … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Dean, College of Natural Sciences