Student Success Stories
Discover inspiring success stories from UC San Diego students who have thrived through on-campus employment opportunities. Learn how these roles have shaped their academic journeys, career paths, and personal growth.
Featured Students
Maya Ordonez
Major: Communication
College: Seventh
Graduation Date: June 2024
“I wrote over 20 news stories, generated weekly press clippings, built media lists, created social media content, did reporting and analytics, and managed website content.”
Neranjana Iyer
Major: Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
College: Sixth
Graduation Date: December 2024
“I've met some of my closest friends through this position and I feel a strong sense of community amongst both student and professional staff.”
Kyle Hurley
Major: Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
College: Revelle
Graduation Date: June 2025
“Student Employment truly enhanced my skills in my desired field, as well as developed a deeper appreciation for the future work I want to get into.”
Dottie Dothard
Major: PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Program Department: School of Medicine
Graduation Date: December 2025
“I got to make an impact in a community I care about and did so with the support of incredible UC San Diego staff.”
Priscilla Nguyen
Major: Aerospace Engineering
College: Earl Warren
Graduation Date: June 2024
“Working in a fabrication lab directly provided me with applicable engineering experience, which helped to land me multiple internship opportunities.”
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