<p>Greg Estes has always known that he wants to work in the Criminal Justice system. “I come from a family of police officers. My uncle is a state police officer, and my grandfather was a police officer in Wellesley in the 1970s. I really want to be able to help people and serve my community,” Greg explained.</p>
<p>When he was still evaluating colleges, Greg attended one of Curry’s Open Houses. “I met one of my favorite professors and I got a chance to see what a real <a href="/academics/undergraduate-degrees-and-programs/criminal-justice-and-sociology-degrees-and-programs" title="Criminal Justice and Sociology Degrees and Programs">Criminal Justice</a> class at Curry would be like. I loved it; I honestly had a great time.”</p>
<p>Now a senior, Greg praises Curry professors with real-world experience for helping him understand how the Criminal Justice system works so can refine his interests, which are now focused on federal law enforcement. “Through classes that cover topics like Homeland Security and Latin American politics, I’ve really enjoyed learning about other cultures and homeland defense.”</p>
<p>In the spring of 2019, Greg is interning with the Boston Police Department’s Hyde Park division (E-18), working with a variety of different areas within the department. He started with the community policing office and is also working alongside detectives to learn directly from people throughout the Criminal Justice system.</p>
<p>Greg wasn’t always self-assured. “When I was a first-year student, I was nervous. I didn’t know anyone. Luckily, I had an awesome RA and connected with a group of students who wanted to get involved. Curry has really helped me grow.”</p>
<p>The best thing for a first-year student, Greg emphasizes, is to be involved on campus. For his part, Greg has served as Class President for all of his four years at Curry and also served as an RA for two years and worked in the student center his senior year. “In <a href="/student-life/clubs-and-activities/student-government-association-(sga)" title="Student Government Association (SGA)">Student Government</a>, we work cohesively as a team. Both my experience as Class President and as an RA has also made me a better speaker and communicator.”</p>
<p>In the summer of 2018, Greg also participated in Curry’s <a href="/academics/academic-student-resources/center-for-global-and-career-services/study-abroad" title="Study Abroad">Study Abroad Program</a>, traveling to Hawaii to complete a summer class. “My dad served in the military and was stationed in Hawaii for four years. Unfortunately, he passed away during my first year at Curry. It was important to me to visit the places where he spent time and experience some of the things he experienced. I saw where he lived, and I had my picture taken in the exact same spot where he was photographed. The experience was magnificent, like a dream, and it would not have been possible without the encouragement and support of the people in Curry’s Study Abroad office.”</p>
<p>When asked what he likes best about Curry, Greg says it’s the people he’s met. “I don’t think I could have gone somewhere else and developed the same relationships as I have at Curry, with professors, faculty, staff, and my classmates and friends. I love that I’m a part of a tight-knit community and that I’m not just a number, I’m a person.”</p>
<p><strong>So, what’s next for Greg? </strong></p>
<p>“I’m ready to go out and strive for greatness. Curry has really laid the groundwork for that. Not one professor has ever given me an inkling of doubt that I will be successful.”</p>