What skills have you developed at Cal State L.A. that will help you succeed in life?

What skills have you developed at Cal State L.A. that will help you succeed in life?

• Kevin Small, Transfer student
  Fire Protection Administration and Technology

  “The skills that I have developed here are writing. Like, I came here and I became a great writer. At first I was pretty mediocre, but now I'm dealing with the Writing Center and the Learning Center here and the teachers have really instilled the writing mechanics in me.”

• Jessica Martinez, Junior
  Nutritional Science

  “"Over my stay here at Cal State L.A., I have developed leadership, public speaking, my ability to network and to time-manage.”

• Raul Padilla, Fourth-year
  Criminal Justice

  “What I've learned from Cal State L.A. is better communication skills and better writing skills.”

• Gabriela Monzon, Senior
  Political Science

  “The one thing I have learned and developed here at Cal State L.A. is my public speaking skills. I've become much better since I joined the Pre-Law Society and became president this year. So I'm very excited about that and I think it will help me in my future journeys after Cal State L.A.”

• Susann De La Torre, Sophomore
  Psychology

  “What I have developed most at Cal State L.A. is my communication skills. I'm more open now, I express myself more freely. I'm not shy anymore. …I really like how these people communicate with each other, their vibes and the atmosphere.”

• Alisha Belt, senior
  Computer Information Systems

  “Since I've been at Cal State L.A., I've developed skills in crocheting, I've learned how to be more punctual, and I'm learning to multi-task every day.”