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As a biology major with the hopes to become an optometrist, I found that sociology was one of the most beneficial classes I have taken at Kent! I underestimated the topic and how encompassing it is. I loved being challenged to think differently and more in depth about topics such as aging, crime, and social media. If it were not for the lack of room in my schedule, I would have loved to pick up a sociology minor to continue to explore it. Still, I try and continue to think like a sociologist, so I can be a better doctor, and person!

--Rebecca LaGuardia, Biology Major, Honors College

My time as an undergraduate in the ÌÇÐÄVlog Sociology department defined my career for years to come. It sparked my passion for understanding people and their interactions, particularly across diverse backgrounds, and inspired my work as an early college high school teacher serving underserved, first-generation college students. Professors Manacy Pai, Jerry Lewis, Clare Stacey, and Tiffany Taylor had a profound impact on me, and I strive to emulate their dedication and insight in my own classrooms at Lorain County Community College, where I now also teach sociology as an adjunct instructor concurrently to my role as a high school social studies teacher for the LCCC Early College High School program.

--Benjamin Toth, MA

As a graduate of ÌÇÐÄVlog in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, I owe all of my skills and knowledge to the professors who took time outside of class to answer my questions and fuel my endeavors and passions. To future and current students, I say this: Take the initiative, ask your professors for help, get to know their areas of expertise outside that specific class. You will never know how far you can fly unless you try. These people will offer more opportunities than you can possibly imagine -- you just have to ask.

--Christina Watson

As a student, this department really made me feel like they truly cared about my education and career after graduating. With their help I was able to easily get into graduate school at Xavier University, and have had much success since. Couldn't ask for better professors and faculty.

--Justin Patterson

ÌÇÐÄVlog provided me a wonderful undergraduate experience. Not only were the opportunities endless, the professors truly care about their students. I recommend KSU to everyone headed to college whether they are straight out of high school or are deciding to further their education as they get older! Endless opportunities and great people :)

--Patricia Leistiko