HoC Eva Rose: Sweden to America
Humans of Chaffey
Eva Rose poses for a photo in her office at the CAA building. Photo by Kiara Jerez.
Moving from Sweden to the United States opened opportunities for communications professor, Eva Rose. Rose was born and raised in Sweden and moved to the United States with her American husband for a year, living with a host family in Loma Linda.
Prior to moving, Rose learned English in primary school. She observed the diversity and the divergent lifestyles between her homeland and America, but learned more about American culture.
"It was quite the difference. I'm used to dinners when you sit down and talk with your family during dinners and here it was such a fast pace. You kind of need to find the people to have that interaction with. I was used to working hard and not working under stress," explained Rose.
Communication studies was not Rose's first career choice. In her early college career, Rose was interested in becoming a nurse, and earned her degree in nursing in Sweden. She loved being surrounded by people and craved for more personal relationships, but realized the communication among her patients was not as intimate as she preferred.
When Rose moved to America, she met her mentor Patricia Kennedy, who guided her to fulfill her passion as a communications professor. Rose attended school at California State University, Fullerton and earned her degree in communication studies.
After earning her degree, Rose taught classes at California State University, Fullerton and earned her full-time position at Chaffey College within two years of being in graduate school. Rose could not earn a degree in communications because her college in Sweden did not offer it. Rose is very passionate about communications, and earning a degree in that field created an impact on her life.
In 2007, Rose traveled to China with 20 Chaffey students to explore Chinese culture and experience the environment and communication between different lifestyles. She encourages students to learn about different cultures and learn about the way others communicate in their countries.
Twice a year, once every semester, Rose takes her intercultural students to the Museum of Tolerance to learn about oppression. Rose believes her students should be aware of history and how it affects the future.
"There's so much going on in our world right now, that I really want them to see it has been going on for a lifetime. They learn about the Holocaust and all kinds of oppression," explains Rose.
Rose's main priority is to guide her students to success and allow them to have a safe space for discussion. Rose enjoys building connections with her students.
"I like all the things we do with the community and all the clubs we have here. It's a joyful place to be in," says Rose.
During her years at Chaffey, Rose received awards for Faculty Advisor of the Year for two consecutive years, and Educator of The Year.
Rose encourages students to be comfortable in a classroom setting, and to talk about their experiences and how they have shaped them into the person they are today. She believes communication is key for a happier, more successful life and continues to allow students to have a safe place in classrooms.