Lauren Acevedo '25
Lauren Acevedo '25
Major: Economics and Philosophy
Involvements: Choir, Gryphon Circle, Mock Trial, Pre-Law Honors Society
Awards: Program Scholars, Raymunde McKay, R.S.H.M. Award
For Lauren Acevedo ’25, a graduating senior from Tarzana, California, double majoring in economics and philosophy, it was about more than academic rigor, it was about understanding the world. While she deeply appreciated the analytical tools gained from her economics courses, it was in philosophy that she found a space for deeper reflection, meaningful conversation, and the kind of questions that stay with you long after class ends.
Her double major allowed her to refine her analytical skills, but home-in on writing and speaking skills. Philosophy became a tool to improve all her relationships, from people she knows to those who she doesn’t know. Being able to talk to people who have different opinions and open discussions in a healthy way is a skill that will help her in her future career as a lawyer. “I think that I'm coming out of LMU being not only a much better student, but also just a better person.”
Outside of the classroom, Acevedo stayed engaged in the campus community through the choir, Gryphon Circle, Mock Trial, Pre-Law Honors Society, and worked as a philosophy tutor. “I feel like all the activities I've done have really made me feel holistically like I've grown at LMU.” These activities have supplemented her academic work and have been a source of relief from stress.
Her advice for students just starting out? “Take more humanities classes,” she says. “I think becoming a better writer is something that you very much have access to in college. If you try to avoid taking writing classes and classes where you're reading, I feel like you're missing out on something in college. Being a writer, a good writer, it's just an invaluable skill.”
The student EXP pillar she connects with most is Live a Life of Purpose, because “What am I actually doing? For what purpose am I doing things? It just makes it so much clearer where you're placing all your goods.” She explained how she is constantly thinking about how she can be a better person and if she is making decisions that will make her a better person.
After graduation, Acevedo plans to attend Harvard Law School in the fall. She gives credit to LMU where credit is due. “I do think that coming to a school like this really helped me become the kind of student and person that could get into a super competitive law school.” As she prepares to leave the bluff, her parting message to LMU was “Thank you for making me a better person.”