Meet Our Students

Abigail says that she enjoys studying sociology because “Sociology provides insight and provokes questions about societies and environments that aid in shaping us as individuals. I chose this major because it is one of the only areas I have studied that makes me excited to learn and discover more.” Abigail has enjoyed all of the classes she has taken in the sociology department. She says, “It is an awesome experience learning from individuals who are so passionate about their area of study. This makes being a sociology major that much more inspiring and interesting at UB.”

Natasha says that her favorite part of being a sociology major is the class discussions. In describing her classes, she said: “learning in and out of the classroom everyday has made me love sociology even more.” Natasha said she knew sociology was the right major for her because it “took me outside of my normal thinking in everyday life and placed me into a world that was bigger than myself."

Madison became a sociology major after taking some sociology classes in his first two years at UB. He said: “I found it extremely interesting to study things that affect my everyday life but typically never think about.” He says he enjoys his sociology coursework because: “I feel that it is very important to study communities and cultures different from your own because you will not always be having interactions with people exactly the same as you.”

Tom chose to become a sociology major because of his interests in urban studies and public policy. In addition to sociology, he is also majoring in Economics and Urban and Public Policy Studies. This semester, Tom is studying sociology in London through the UB Semester in London Program.

Laurice says she loves being a sociology major because “sociology makes you question everything you take for granted.” She is particularly interested in studying diversity, wealth and poverty. She says she enjoys her sociology classes because “my professors are passionate for what they are teaching. Their enthusiasm is infectious and I am always looking forward to lectures.”

After initially studying nutrition and economics early in his college career, Charles discovered sociology. He says of his decision to become a sociology major, “entering into sociology was by far the best decision I’ve made in college. .. I feel as though I have developed a unique way of thinking and an overall sense of maturity and open mindedness from studying sociology." He enjoys being a sociology major because, “the people within the major genuinely enjoy what they're studying and are sincerely passionate about making a difference."

Alejandro is a double major in Sociology and Psychology. He says he chose both majors because he thinks “these two different perspectives complement each other really well, and being able to see different issues through both of these lenses allows you to get a broader, and many times more accurate, picture.”