
Jan. 14, 2026
By Gabriella Cerreta
Deputy Editor
This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare.

Tenzin Sodpa
freshman
“Pediatrician. Ever since I was little, I loved working with and helping kids, and also… I’ve seen [my cousin’s] dedication to working as a registered nurse.”

Raeleen Ortiz
sophomore
“Sonographer. The job of doing ultrasounds is really cool to me, and I can get paid a good amount of money.”

Matthew Flores
junior
“Dentist. When I had a dental appointment, I became interested in the machinery of the [office].”

Benjamin Gutierrez
senior
“Nurse. I had a concussion in my sophomore year…. I saw all the nurses who had to take care of me, and I really thought it was an interesting job.”
PHOTOS BY GABRIELLA CERRETA
