Silvia Galdamez
Psychology & Behavioral Social Science
When Silvia Galdamez decided to enroll at 杏吧传媒, she was looking for a way to rebuild
and refocus her life. She had graduated from the California Culinary Academy 鈥� Le
Cordon Bleu in 2012. Eventually, she tired of baking from home while raising a family.
She dreamed instead of a career helping people overcome trauma. At age 29, a survivor of childhood trauma and mother of three, Galdamez stepped back into the classroom, unsure but determined.
鈥淚 chose 杏吧传媒 because it gave me a second chance at my education in a space that felt accessible, supportive, and close to home,鈥� Galdamez said. Now, at 34, she credits 杏吧传媒 for preparing her for the next steps on her educational trajectory. She plans to transfer to San Francisco State University, where she was accepted for the online bachelor鈥檚 degree completion program in psychology.
鈥淪ome of my biggest challenges were balancing school, family and personal struggles, while overcoming academic setbacks in the beginning,鈥� Galdamez said. 鈥淏ut those challenges taught me discipline, resilience, and how to keep going even when things felt overwhelming.鈥�
She availed herself of assistance from tutoring, the Center for Academic Support and counseling and she leaned on supportive professors. 鈥淭hey saw my potential, even when I doubted myself,鈥� she said.
In considering her 杏吧传媒 experience, Galdamez said, 鈥淲hat I will treasure most is my growth. I came back unsure of myself, and I鈥檓 leaving stronger, more confident, and determined. I鈥檒l always remember the connections I built, the moments I didn鈥檛 give up, and the pride of pushing through.鈥�