Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein Real World Scholarship in Sociology

The Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein Real World Scholarship in Sociology was established in July 2020 to support undergraduate scholarships for incoming transfer students in the UCLA Department of Sociology who face real world challenges. These include, but are not limited to, being first generation college students, veterans, and/or single parents, among other challenges. In fewer than 250 words, describe how your lived experiences shape your approach to higher education and understanding of sociology.