Tia Booker

Meet Tia

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

What is your favorite memory or experience at SSU?

My favorite experience at SSU has been working for Student Involvement. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the planning for big events such as Big Nite and LoboFest. My position has also provided me with the opportunity to meet new students and help them find their social groups on campus and give them a safe space to be themselves.

What made you choose SSU?

I chose SSU because of the small and intimate campus. Coming from a big city like Los Angeles, you don't get a lot of time to be in nature. Here at SSU it's quiet and calm, which also allows me to focus more on my studies. I wanted to attend a university that was far, but not too far away from home.

What has been the most challenging part of your college experience and what did you learn from it?

Starting college in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic has by far been the challenging part. Because of it, I have been able to learn so much about myself and broaden my creative palette. I was also able to get to learn from my peers in a personal way because we all had this one experience (the pandemic) that we shared. Ultimately, it brought us closer together, as we learned to depend on one another during a hard time.

What have you been involved with at SSU?

Student Involvement/peaps (Campus Events Programming and Marketing Team), and EOP (Equal Opportunity Program)