Alumni Update: Where are they now?
Name: Trina P. Roldan
Degree(s) Received: BSG in Gerontology
Year of Graduation: 2006
Job title: Masters in Occupational Therapy Student
Company:University of Southern California
Location (city and state): Los Angeles, CA
Please briefly describe your position and your company:
I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at USC.
Why did you choose to study gerontology at the USC Davis School?
I've gained a lot of hands-on experience in working with the elderly at nursing homes and I love working with this population!
How did you learn about your current position? Was it through an internship, a previous job, or a connection through USC?
Having attended USC for my undergraduate degree, I was able to learn more about other outstanding programs at the University, one of them being Occupational Therapy (OT) which is ranked as the number 1 program in the nation. Furthermore, I learned about more OT because my late grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, received OT services, from which she benefited greatly. I realized that my true calling is to serve the Geriatric population as an Occupational Therapist.
Please briefly describe how the USC Davis School’s curriculum helped prepare you for your current position.
My Gerontology education at USC has helped me become more knowledgeable about the needs and important issues that the older adult population faces, such as the need for home modifications. Occupational Therapists play an important role in evaluating the safety of their patients' homes upon discharge and helping them return home to continue living as independently as possible.
What advice would you offer to a prospective student interested in studying gerontology at USC?
With the knowledge in Gerontology you'll have gained from USC, you will be able to help thousands of older adults in areas where they need your help the most. Working in the field of Aging is very fulfilling, so remember that you are in a great place--a place where you can make a lot of positive changes.
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