Asucena Delapaz-Ruiz
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)

What program are you in?

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Online

What did you choose to pursue your degree with South College?

When I was researching online schools, I came across the South College profile. I read nothing but amazing feedback regarding the programs and faculty. As I started my online degree, I soon realized those reviews were indeed right!! Everyone was very helpful, motivating and resourceful.

Why did you select your program of study?

I have always had a calling for Criminal Justice since I was little, I felt that this was the right time to pursue this calling.

How did South College prepare you for success in your career?

South College provided me with all the resources I needed to make sure I could study at home or on the go, which to me was very important.

Please describe any unique challenges that have positively impacted your life.

Soon after I started my online degree my partner at the time got into some trouble with the law and ended up getting deported. This left me a single mother of 3 children, a 9 yr old boy, 2 year old daughter and 9 month old daughter. When the pandemic hit, I found myself pregnant by an unfortunate situation, but out of that pregnancy I was blessed with my 4th child, my last baby Luna.  I was now a single mother of 4 and caring for my parents who lost their jobs due to COVID. If anything, these challenges taught me was that even if everything seems to be going wrong or against you, there is always a brighter side ahead in the road. And, these challenges only make you stronger.

Please describe the ways that the faculty and staff at South College have impacted you.

Everyone has been very encouraging and always made sure I had all the tools I needed to succeed.