Tynelia Morris

My time at Cal State Dominguez Hills has been a long four year experience, but it is an experience that I am thankful for.

My first year there, like most freshmen was one of adjustment. I was making the transition from being a teenager in high school to an adult in college. I must admit, this transition was not the easiest thing in the world, but it was one that I was determined to successfully complete. It was up to me to go to class, do the readings, pass the test and write the papers. That was a lot to deal with because none of it was mandatory. Through it all, my internal desire to be filled with knowledge was victorious. I eventually learned that keeping an organizer of my classes activities and a dictionary was going to be the key to my college success.

Before I knew anything, I was a sophomore. Some would say I was a wise fool and I find this to be absolutely true. I thought I knew the tricks of the trade of being a college student. I thought I knew when I could go to class and when I did not have to. What assignments I had to complete and which ones I did not. And most importantly, where and how to party! By the end of the first semester of that year I stopped being a fool and became wise. I learned that every class and every assignment is important. Now I was ready for my junior year.

Junior year was my favorite year. This was the year that I had my educational epiphany. I realized my innate love for betterment of children. I changed my major from liberal arts to sociology. Originally, wanted to become a kindergarten teacher so that I could provide children with a strong educational foundation that is desperately needed. Many of my college peers still cannot adequately write a paragraph, let alone an essay. Needless to say, they are struggling to succeed and their college education is being detrimentally affected. For that reason, I changed my major to sociology. I realized that there are tons of good teachers within the school systems; I like to think that I had some of the best over the years. Therefore, I have shifted my focus to sociological support of children in the area of social services. I want to make sure that every child has the support that they need to succeed at home.

This year, my senior year, I am applying to work in the social services department for the county of Los Angeles. My goal is to assist families with the things they may need. This includes anything from jobs to food to clothing and counseling. I look forward to graduating with a B.A. in sociology and a minor in psychology and helping families produce successful children.

Without Dr. and Mrs. Langer’s assistance and support, who know where I would be today. I am grateful for them and all they have done. Their love and kindness has inspired me to strive for the best everyday and pass it along to others.

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