NISFeP Coordinator & Thesis Advisor
Sonia Cruz Magaña is the Honors College Theses coordinator and the National and International Scholarships Fellowships Program advisor. She is a proud first gen and a two-time Cal State LA alumna, earning a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature. Her professional experiences in higher education encompass teaching, outreach, mentoring, and academic advising. Sonia has years of experience as a writing consultant, and she brings those skills into her role as NISFeP advisor. She has been a Gilman Selection Panelist and a volunteer evaluator for the Critical Language Scholarship Program. Sonia is committed to helping students accomplish their academic and professional aspirations.
Your favorite album recently:
"Harry's House and Live at the Dust Ballroom! by Xixa (formerly Chicha Dust)"
What was your favorite Honors event (or two) in this past semester?
"The Honors College Open House/New Director Welcome, and the Mini-Thesis Symposium!"
What is one way that you de-stress?
One of the ways I like to de-stress after a long day is by spending time with my cat, Peppa. When I get home from work, she emerges from wherever she has been napping and requests that I pet her by gently nudging my hand with her head.
What is your favorite part about the Honors College?
It is so hard to choose one part, but meeting Honors College students is rewarding and one of my favorite parts of what I do within Honors College. Honors college students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I enjoy learning about the research they are involved in and how they get involved in academic communities, internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities.