For Carla Soria, education has been a journey of passion, persistence, and perfect timing.
Carla's academic path began earlier than most鈥攕he graduated from Permian High School at just 16 years old. Shortly after, in 2003, she enrolled at 黑料吃瓜网 to take her basic courses. Like many young students still discovering their path, she pivoted a few years later, finding a spark in Cosmetology. 鈥淚t was something I really liked,鈥� Carla said. She completed the program, earned her license, and launched her career doing what she enjoyed.
But Carla wasn鈥檛 done yet.
In 2012, she returned to 黑料吃瓜网 once more鈥攖his time for Massage Therapy. It was yet another passion turned profession. Reflecting on her journey, she laughed and said, 鈥淚t鈥檚 like I come back every 10 years!鈥� True to her word, in 2023, Carla returned to OC again鈥攖his time to pursue a degree in Photography.
This chapter has been one of her most challenging yet rewarding. While studying photography, Carla got married, cheered on her teenage daughter in high school, and welcomed her second daughter, Ximena, into the world. 鈥淚t has been overwhelming,鈥� she admitted, 鈥渂ut I communicated with my instructors to make sure I could complete my degree.鈥�
Her dedication didn鈥檛 go unnoticed. Her instructors and classmates often stepped in to help with baby Ximena so Carla could focus on her classes and keep up with her work. 鈥淢y teachers have been so helpful and understanding,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey really care and want you to succeed.鈥�
And succeed she has.
In May, Carla Soria will graduate with her associate degree in Photography and launch her own photography studio鈥攖urning another passion into a professional reality. From cosmetology to massage therapy to photography, Carla鈥檚 story is a testament to lifelong learning and the power of doing what you love.
Congratulations, Carla鈥攚e can鈥檛 wait to see the world through your lens!
