Kristen Hackett, veteran and sociology undergraduate, credits CSUSB for giving her the opportunity to discover and achieve her goals.
First-generation student Kristen Hackett decided to pursue college because of her parents. After hearing their stories of how they were unable to and discouraged to attend, she was motivated to apply, noting that she “wanted to be the chance they never got to have.”
The sociology major, who became a soldier in the Army National Guard after high school, is appreciative of CSUSB giving her the chance to prove herself. Hackett describes herself as determined and intelligent, and she knows that she can accomplish her goals – she says CSUSB has given her the opportunity to do so and has ultimately “changed her life.” After graduating this spring semester, Hackett plans on getting her master’s in counseling.
CSUSB is getting ready for commencement, a ceremony that will honor the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2022. A total of 2,320 undergraduate students and 513 graduate students are expected to walk at the CSUSB spring commencement ceremony on May 20 and 21.
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