Voices of SEU: Songwon Oh, '19

Songwon Oh, '19, was a junior in high school when she became legally blind. After suffering unexpected retinal detachment in both of her eyes, Oh's sight was irreparably damaged.

"There are so many negative perceptions about people with disabilities. Sometimes society deems us incapable and incompetent," says Oh. "But people with disabilities are just human beings who have a different way of navigating our world. That doesn't mean we aren't capable of accomplishing anything we want in life."

Inspired by the support and assistance she received immediately after losing her sight, Oh decided to pursue a degree in sociology from Saint Elizabeth University.

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The Sociology Program offers a B.A. in Sociology, a minor in Sociology, a minor in Women's Studies and a concentration in Social Work. The program teaches technical knowledge and skills as well as the theory guiding the sociological imagination. Students work with diverse groups of people through internships, service learning, and field trips, preparing each student to better understand society, social behavior, and the forces of societal change operating around us. Based in the liberal arts tradition, our students are also versed in the literature and ethical guidelines of the field.

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