Aspiring Scholar Shares Growth as Photographer

As part of his internship in Cal State San Marcos' University Communications office, William Yang has been documenting campus life through photography this spring.

Yang is part of the Aspiring Scholars program, which helps students with intellectual disabilities fully experience campus life while building skills, confidence and a pathway to meaningful employment.

Launched in 2023 by CSUSM education professor Rebecca Brooks, the program has grown from four students to 19, offering participants an opportunity to learn and grow in the CSUSM community while earning a certificate in higher education academic and career studies. Last fall, the program reached another milestone by securing on-campus internships for students.

Yang has been honing his skills as a photographer and assisting with social media throughout the spring semester. We recently asked him to select some of his favorite images from March to share. All photos in the gallery were taken and edited by Yang. 

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Eric Breier, Interim Assistant Director of Editorial and External Affairs

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