Alondra Cortez
Alondra Cortez is a freshman here al LBCC. She is double majoring in sociology and psychology, and wants be eventually go to law school. From there she will become an attorney, and wants to focus on immigration, child advocacy, and criminal justice. When asked why she wanted to focus on these aspects of law she answered with, “Just that inequality really frustrates me… I have family members that have gone through the justice system as juveniles and as adults” She continues to talk about how if things would have been a little different, they could have had very different lives. She wants to make a difference in the justice department, not only in the courtroom but outside as well. Alondra also talked about her connection with the foster system. She had many friends growing up in the system and spoke about how it negatively impact their lives. Her friends, “had no say” in where they were being put or if they wanted to move. She also talked about the ‘foster kid’ mentality. She said being a foster kid, “can give you less opportunities or feel like they shouldn’t get certain things”. She hopes to become a foster mom one day to help make these kids lives a little easier.
Reuben Acosta
Reuben Acosta is a business major, and is originally from Astoria, Oregon. His favorite parts about Linn Benton Community College are how it is easy to get around, and that all the teachers are nice. He also mentioned how the food from the schools cafe was better than he expected. He moved away from his siblings, a twenty two year old brother and a four year old sister, to come to school. Reuben came to LBCC to play baseball and to further his education. He has been playing for as long as he can remember, and is now playing centerfield for the school team. His future plan is to either transfer to a four year degree school or to just jump right into the business world after his associates. He doesn’t want to end up in a job he doesn’t like, “life's too short”. Make sure you come out and support the baseball team this spring season
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