Jeanette Alvarez, just 23 years old, understands the value of her degree and the rewards of giving back.
The first one of her family to go to college, Alvarez graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations. When she talks about her alma mater, she is all smiles. “I love Cal State Fullerton. I made a lot of friends, and my professors helped me to discover what the future could bring to me. It was a great experience.”
Like many Cal State Fullerton students, Alvarez worked while attending college. An employee of Kohl’s department stores, she is currently an area supervisor. Ambitious and bright, Alvarez wants to work her way up the Kohl’s corporate ladder with a job in public relations – or maybe there’s something else in her future. “I’m thinking about going to graduate school and getting a master’s degree in either communications or ethnic studies. I’m open to all possibilities.”
Immediately upon graduating, she joined the Alumni Association. Shortly after, she received a call from Cal State Fullerton asking for her support. “I didn’t hesitate. I really wanted to get an education, and I know how hard it can be for others to do the same.” Asked if she would continue to support Cal State Fullerton, she said, “Yes, definitely. I appreciate everything that was available to me. I want future students to have the same opportunities.”
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