Though I have only been out of undergrad for 1 year, it was a struggle coming back to school for
my master’s degree. I did my undergrad at University of California, Irvine with a major in drama and a
minor in education. I moved to San Diego a year ago and have worked as a specialist for a
transportation company named Hyundai Translead. I knew I wanted to complete my master’s degree as
soon as possible, but the challenge was deciding if I wanted a credential program or a new area of study;
and then I found the MS in child development at San Diego State. Though I have my minor in education,
I do not feel I have enough knowledge to pursue a teaching credential until I fully learn how children
grow and development. This master’s program seemed like a perfect fit.
I quit my job at Hyundai Translead and started school two weeks ago. I did not know what to
expect in this program, though I was nervous and excited to begin. Once I realized I had been assigned
to Dr. Shapiro as the chair for my thesis/project I was intrigued. I met with her to discuss the possibilities
and she told me a study she was conducting with a colleague regarding mindfulness between couples
and how it affects a child’s development. Coming from divorced parents and a family where loving each
other came second to responsibility, this topic seemed fascinating to me - seeing if mindfulness within
one’s self translates into mindfulness between other people. It has been a very full two weeks, and I
cannot wait to find what else I learn throughout this program. Though I have had some second thoughts
before class started, it is clear to me now that this is where I am meant to be, and excited to find what
opportunities open in the future.
For more information on the Master's in Child Development, visit our website.
Student blog run by the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University
