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GREATER As Student Body President Carlos Rodriguez is passionate about student engagement both on-campus and in the surrounding community. “My vision is to get student government involved in citywide issues,” says Carlos, a senior Public Affairs major who got his start in the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU) as a class representative his junior year. During his first years at SU he gained firsthand experience working with students as a Resident Assistant in Campion Hall. He’s also been active in the neighboring community through his involvement in issues important to him, specifically housing and homelessness. Carlos wants to help address the impact of rising housing costs, including assisting students who live off campus, and helping Seattle's growing homeless population. Seattle University’s mission aligns with the causes important to Carlos and many of his peers.
“My vision is to get student government involved in citywide issues." “A lot of students are guided by the mission and it leads them into social justice and empowerment through service learning. The students who come here are seeking a great experience and I want to help them achieve that.” Like many students, Carlos wasn’t quite sure what his future held when he started college. He spent his first two years as a Cell and Molecular Biology major before deciding that life in a lab wasn’t for him. He hit his stride as a Public Affairs major and has enjoyed getting involved with the community as a result. “I wanted to be more involved with the public, helping people and being their advocate,” Carlos says. CARLOS RODRIGUEZ SGSU President | CLASS OF 2017 Public Affairs | Marietta, GA
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And Carlos has been doing just that. This past summer he served as an intern with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in the juvenile detention division. As for his plans after graduation, Carlos’ experience as SGSU President will be put to great use. He would like to work in city or county government and likely continue his education in grad school. Seattle University is proud to produce leaders like Carlos who strive to be agents of change. Student Profile: Carlos