Belia Alvarado (2011)
My First Generation Story
About the Student
Belia Alvarado
(Bel) is a senior majoring in psychology.
She wants to be a high school psychologist and mentor teens who may be
headed for trouble. In addition to her course work, she feels strongly about
repaying individuals, various groups and Weber State University for assisting
her in her educational success. She is a peer mentor,
a member of Student Support Services, the Pinnacle Honor Society and the
Hispanic Area Council.Belia will
graduate in May. She has been pleased and surprised at all the opportunities
available to first-generation students at Weber State.
Student Stats
| Name: | Belia Alvarado (2011) |
| Age: | 37 |
| Year in School: | Senior |
| Major: | Psychology |
| Favorite Course: | Honors Physical Science |
| Dream Job: | High School Counselor |
About the School
Founded in 1889, Weber (pronounced
Wee-ber) State University is a coeducational, publicly supported,
open-enrollment university, offering professional, liberal arts and technical
certificates, as well as associate, bachelors’ and masters’ degrees. The
university prides itself on its excellent teaching, extraordinary commitment to
meeting the needs of students at every stage of life, and ongoing service to
the community.
Online courses, distance learning,
independent study and evening classes offered at various times and places meet
the complex needs of students, trying to balance family and work
responsibilities. The university recognizes that a diversity of cultures and
perspectives enriches the learning environment.