The Academic Evolution of Carly Coffman
My Mind in the
Making
About Me
Welcome to my portfolio of the collective works I have found most notable throughout my college experience at Sonoma State University. My journey began as a Hutchins Liberal Studies Track 1 Major. This path allowed me to study a variety of subjects concerning social justice, political science, education, anthropology, and history in a fashion that blends these courses together to help me see the world in an organic, cohesive fashion. Hutchins further inspired me to take on a Sociology minor so I could better understand the macro functions and relationships that shape our world's social hierarchies. Furthermore, my passion for reading and writing led me to pursue a double minor in English, as well. Finally, one of my most treasured experiences encouraged by Hutchins was my internship with the children of the Kashia Pomo Reservation where I had the pleasure to learn alongside indigenous youth and promote native advocacy.
Throughout these studies, I have been inspired to seek a career in either social work or as a clinical psychologist in the field to aid cases of mental health crises, domestic abuse, or incidents of homelessness. The following essays include my research and progress in understanding such complex truths that shape our society.
Empowering Texts
Below are several films and books that shined among the 100+ required readings and viewings for the Hutchins Program. This program aims to guide students through new understandings by providing texts written by, primarily, contemporary people who provide intersectional accounts, nuanced perspectives, and provoking messages to uplift diverse experiences that are not typically advocated for American pedagogy and society. The texts below have impacted me greatly by transforming how I perceive the functions of American society and cope with living in this colonial-capitalistic world.
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"You must see with eyes unclouded by hate. See the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good. Pledge yourself to neither side, but vow instead to preserve the balance that exists between the two"