Ariana Nieves, M.Ed.

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Ariana Nieves

Favorite Quote: "Don’t let fear stop you. Don’t give up because you are paralyzed by insecurity or overwhelmed by the odds, because in giving up, you give up hope. Understand that failure is a process in life, that only in trying can you enrich yourself and have the possibility of moving forward. The greatest obstacle in life is fear and giving up because of it." - Sonia Sotomayor

Job Title: First-Generation Specialist

Coaching Mindset: I believe that coaching is meeting students where they are at and empowering students through their strengths and passions.  

Higher Education Background:
B.A. - Human Development: California State University, Long Beach
M.Ed. - School Counseling: University of Southern California

Interests and Hobbies:

  • Spending quality time with my family and friends
  • Baking
  • Hiking
  • Traveling
  • Reading

Top Life Defining Moments in Higher Education:

  • As a first-generation student, one of my defining moments in higher education was graduating with my Master's of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern California. This moment was defining because I had spent many years applying to graduate schools without luck, and now I can proudly say that I graduated for myself and my family!  

When in College, I experienced:

  • Balancing campus involvement and school work
  • Difficulty building and managing study skills
  • Being part of a Greek Lettered Organization