First-generation college student graduates Cal State LA

Congrats graduates! Those were the words being said across the nation with graduations happening. At Cal State LA, Marco Barrantes was among the first-generation grads getting his Master’s Degree. Barrantes, who was born in Peru, was celebrated at the graduation by his mother, his wife and her mom. His academic regalia was adorned with an honors medal.With that master’s degree, he said "I'm in dreamland right now.

Amongst the faculty in attendance from the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services and School of Social Work was Dr. Will Wong. He was a professor for Barrantes' in both the undergrad and master’s program. His student is 42-years-old. Wong said Barrentes brings life diversity to the classroom. Last month, social work students attended Lobby Days in Sacramento and met with lawmakers. Barrantes was among them.

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