Top 5 Highlights You Should Know About SoFA Student Life & Alumni Engagement (SLAE)

SoFA Design Institute isn’t just a place to learn, it’s where creative lives take shape. At the heart of this experience is the Student Life & Alumni Engagement (SLAE) Department, which nurtures a vibrant community that supports students inside the classroom, across campus, and long after graduation.

Guiding this mission is Ms. Angelique Castro, Head of Student Life & Alumni Engagement. With her passion for community building and student empowerment, Ms. Castro leads SLAE with a warm, student-centered approach, making sure every student feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Here are 5 key highlights that capture what SLAE is all about, and how Ms. Castro’s leadership brings student life to the next level:

1. Events that Create Connections & Design

Anchored in: Student Extracurricular Activities + Campus Culture & Wellbeing
From welcome weeks and creative fairs to design talks and cultural celebrations, SLAE organizes events that help students find their tribe. These gatherings go beyond socializing — they spark collaborations, new ideas, and lasting friendships.

2. Support Beyond the Studio

Anchored in: Student Support Services + Learning Resource Management
Life as a design student can be challenging, but you’re never alone. SLAE provides both personal and academic support — guiding students through concerns, offering resources, and connecting them with mentors to ensure success in and out of the studio.

3. Opportunities for Student Leadership

Anchored in: Leadership & Strategic Management + Student Extracurricular Activities
SLAE empowers students to lead and take initiative. Through clubs, organizations, and student councils, learners gain hands-on leadership experience — developing teamwork, confidence, and responsibility while shaping SoFA’s student culture.

4. A Strong Alumni Connection

Anchored in: Alumni Engagement + Industry Partnerships & Advancement
The connection doesn’t end at graduation. SLAE nurtures alumni relationships through mixers, mentorships, and collaborations. Graduates are given opportunities to give back, share expertise, and bridge generations of SoFA creatives.

5. Wellness and Holistic Growth

Anchored in: Campus Culture & Wellbeing + Internships & Career Readiness
Because creativity thrives when students are well, SLAE champions wellness initiatives and holistic growth. From mindfulness activities to professional development workshops, students are supported not only as designers but also as balanced individuals preparing for their careers.

Whether you’re just starting your design journey or are already part of the SoFA community, the SLAE Department — led by Ms. Angelique Castro — ensures that your voice, your story, and your growth are always part of the bigger picture.

At SoFA, student life is community life — and SLAE makes sure no one walks their journey alone.

If you’re ready to begin shaping your own creative path, SoFA Design Institute is now accepting applications for:

🎨 BA Fashion Design and Marketing
🏠 BS Interior Design
🛋️ BS Interior Design-Professional
📖 Certificate Programs
✂️ Short Courses
🖌️ Workshops

Enroll today!
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