Our Stories

Our Stories

Luna Chavez
Dec 3, 2019 1 Min Read

Luna Chavez

Class of 2022

Being a student leader means having awareness of yourself and the role you have in supporting others.

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Arlen Vidal-Castro
Nov 15, 2019 1 Min Read

Arlen Vidal-Castro

Class of 2018

I gained essential research skills that I gave me the opportunity to dive deep into theory while empowering me to use research as a tool for social change.

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Image of students studying.
Nov 13, 2019 1 Min Read

Rieko Ishizaka

Class of 2015

I learned so much through all my visits to the Writing Center. Without your support I would not have done so well in academics.

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Student writing.
Nov 13, 2019 1 Min Read

Kayako Kobayashi

Class of 2013

You gave me accurate words to identify what I want to say. And for the most difficult times, your support lifted and brightened my heart.

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Writing Center staff gathered around a plaque titled "Wisdom, Courage, Compassion."
Nov 13, 2019 1 Min Read

Stella Zoe Witt

Class of 2016

Your enthusiasm and support from the get-go reminded me that what I was writing about was cool and important.

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Students throwing graduation caps.
Nov 13, 2019 1 Min Read

Wei San Loh

Class of 2015

With your help in going through my capstone, personal statement, and many other assignments, I was able to graduate from SUA with flying colors and am now a student at Yale.

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Image of students in the Writing Center.
Nov 13, 2019 1 Min Read

Giwon Kim

Class of 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to help me to revise my [graduate school] application essays.

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Daniel Y. Habuki
Nov 8, 2019 1 Min Read

Daniel Y. Habuki

President Emeritus, Soka University of America

SUA is committed to providing students with an educational opportunity that fosters love for humankind . . . and empowers learners to contribute to and improve society.

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Aditi Lal - Class of 2019
Oct 24, 2019 1 Min Read

Aditi Lal

Graduate Class of 2019

This program supported me in going beyond my comfort zone in classrooms, exploring my strengths and weaknesses, and polishing my leadership skills.

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Close up photo of Justin Harding
Oct 24, 2019 1 Min Read

Justin Harding

Class of 2012

It is important to understand not only the underlying pathology a patient may have, but also the psychological component that may be contributing to their overall dysfunction.

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