Aron Shlonsky
MSW, MPH
Research Associate
Center for Social Services Research
What was your first impression of Berkeley, specifically the
city and the university campus?
Rarely are you able to find a place where a major city, campus,
and natural beauty are so inextricably linked.
How would you describe your fellow graduate students at the
School of Social Welfare? How did they effect the quality of your
education here?
At first I was intimidated. I was used to being at the top of
my class and suddenly I found myself among a group of exceptionally
bright people. Over time, these same people became some of my
best friends and critics (two words that go together well).
What teacher or mentor at the School of Social Welfare stands
out in your mind? How did that person add to your experience here
at the School?
Eileen Gambrill. Eileen is one of the greatest mentors on this
campus and is a true scholar. Her range of knowledge and her selfless
promotion of my best interest has been nothing short of amazing.
What opportunities did the School of Social Welfare offer that
enhanced your educational experience?
Jill Duerr Berrick and Barbara Needell at the Center for Social
Services Research have created an environment that not only produces
some of the best child welfare research in the country, but also
provides its students with hands-on, practical research opportunities
in a supportive environment.
How would you advise a new student to take advantage of the
many resources offered by the University of California? What activities
or opportunities outside of the School of Social Welfare did you
participate in?
I took advantage of the dual program in public health and got
my MPH while a doctoral student in the SSW. There are many such
academic opportunities. There are also countless social and artistic
events - from concerts at Zellerbach at a student discount, to
trips to the city for endless exploration, to protests and acts
of civil disobedience - " Berkeley has it all! "
And
more will be coming soon....
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