Student and Alumni Profiles.

Heidi Mueller
M.A. in Communication Studies, 2006

* Communication Studies instructor, Cal State L.A.

Cal State L.A. experience:

* "I really enjoyed the faculty. They were a huge influence on my academic career, and they've always been supportive of students' individual interests."
* "I developed a passion for study and research."
* "Your education is yours to make."
* "The classes are small and I got a lot of attention."

Why Cal State L.A.?

* "I heard it had a strong performance studies program and small class sizes."

On earning a master's degree:

* "A graduate degree will help you find who you are. It allows you to better position yourself for the career you want."
* "A graduate degree teaches you more about responsibility in the public sphere. It expands your skills in ways you didn't expect."

Future plans:

* "I'd like to continue teaching at Cal State L.A. and at community colleges."