A World Beyond Campus: Meet Baylor University Graduate Students
Nearly 6,000 graduate students pursue their Masters or Doctoral degrees at Baylor—nearly one-third of the student body. Many of these students study on campus, while others pursue online degrees as they work in their home communities. It’s a unique blend of the personal and professional that draws them at distinct stages in their lives. Across more than 100 programs of study, these students are doing far more than simply advancing their personal aspirations.
“Graduate students mean a lot to me, and they mean a lot to Baylor,” Larry Lyon, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean of the Baylor Graduate School, says. “They come from all over the world. They’re older, and more experienced. Quite often, they are also a husband, wife, mother or father. On top of these things, they have had full-time jobs, and may keep them while they’re here. They bring an occupational, cultural, geographic diversity to Baylor and our models for our undergraduates as they view a world beyond their four years here.”
As Baylor celebrates Graduate Student Appreciation Week, meet five of the many students whose scholarship, work and experiences advance Baylor’s mission and contribute meaningfully to our role as a Christian research university—impacting the world beyond campus borders.
RAMONA BROCK
Master of Social Work, Online and Hybrid
Home
I am from Northern California and currently live outside of Waco, but Baylor has become a second home to me through my studies and connections with the faculty and students.
Work-Study-Life Balance
I am balancing graduate school and a full-time job as a Patient Care Technician at Dignity Health, where I have worked for 13 years. I am married, a girl-mom of two, and working full-time while completing my MSW. Balancing all these roles has been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.
Future Goals
My goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and open my own private practice to provide low-cost therapy to underserved communities. In addition, I want to continue working in hospice care, supporting individuals and families through end-of-life transitions with compassion and dignity.
Why Baylor
Baylor’s commitment to service, ethics, and faith-based social work made it the perfect fit for me. The faculty genuinely care about their students, and the program has given me the tools to advocate for the communities I serve and help their families navigate end-of-life challenges with dignity and emotional support. Through both areas, I hope to make a meaningful impact by ensuring individuals receive the compassionate care they deserve.
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