Sonora Jean Shelton

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

Giving back to my family that didn’t get those opportunities when they were growing up.

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

Graduating in 3 years

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

Thank you to my parents, grandparents, abuelos, and sister for being a constant rock in my day to day life. Gracias por todo lo qué haces por mi! Te amo!

• Who are the staff, faculty or mentors who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

Thank you to Dr. Keefe Reuther for being one of the most influential professors and a down to earth person, thank you to the weight room management for a job that I will always apply the skills I learned for the rest of my life.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

Optometry school, become an Optometrist and practice in my hometown

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Recreation- Weight Room