This summer went by fast. I was working, I had fun, I was with my family, and I learned a lot of new skills. I prepared myself for college as I worked for the TechFutures summer program as Client Service Manager. While having the chance to work with them, I learned to never give up,…
DetailsAs the beautiful summer days pass, I realize college is going to become a reality – as cliche as that must sound. College is spoken of in every household, dreamed of by every academic, supported by all parents and either anticipated or feared by the average student. I, for one, can say that I was…
DetailsMy first year of college has been empowering and invigorating. As a college freshman I can say that the most important thing I learned in my fist year was to maintain diligence. As a student there were many times in which I did not feel like doing my assignments; I had to learn how to…
DetailsMy first semester as a college student brought me many valuable experiences. I was able to develop my social skills since I met new friends who I believe will be part of my future successes. I am very proud to say that I was able to be part of the volleyball team from the college…
DetailsWhen I was informed about my eligibility for the Summer Bridge program, I was discouraged by the comments I had heard on it. Although I was excited to be starting a new chapter of my life at UC Berkeley, I had a sense of doubt in the back of my head that was preventing me…
DetailsWhen people say time flies, they really mean it. It felt only like yesterday I’ve began the main course of my life, college, and already it’s finals week; filled with endless cramming and sleepless nights. It’s honestly been an adventure these past few months: meeting new people, settling in with the roomies, and getting accustomed…
DetailsIt’s almost the end of my first semester here at Cal, and It’s never been a day I hadn’t reflected on everything around me. I feel so blessed to be at such a fine institution of learning, to be a part of such a diverse student body, and to be in such intellectually engaging classes…
DetailsAs the first term of my college life expires, there are a few things i would like to reflect on. My classes began with culinary labs which involves being in a kitchen from noon till six Monday through Thursday. On top of that, on Tuesdays and Thursdays i work from 7-11:30 in the morning, so…
DetailsChoosing what college to attend was very hard for me. I had gotten accepted to many colleges, but I wanted something close to home. My plans were to live at home and stay close, so that my family and I can always have each other. Unfortunately during the last months of my senior year I…
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