The next chapter of my educational life, college; this is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was eight years old. To have made it to this stage is such an exceptional exciting feeling to take all in. The day I walked the stage of my high school graduation was to me a level…
DetailsOn July 18th, I had my college orientation. I woke up at 5:30 am, and was exhausted. The previous night, before orientation, was spent with me pondering on what college would be like. My day was starting off stressful due to negligence on my part. I had forgotten to investigate my route, and was thinking…
DetailsMy first few weeks of school were very intimidating. I’ve always been the tallest girl in High School and walking around Diablo Valley College made me feel so petite! Everyone is so sophisticated and smart, some may be small but the way they carried themselves made them seem tall and confident. I was both excited…
DetailsWell, I must say that getting here was definitely no easy task. I had to go through many challenges just to get to my school, but now I’m here and I feel great! You really start to feel like a college student when you meet your roommate and get to see the place you’ll both…
DetailsThe transition from high school to college is an exciting experience. Enrolling into a community college is empowering—I feel like I am taking control of my life. I thank the Ed Fund and its donors for the wonderful scholarship I have received. So far I’ve used the money to pay for books and a few…
DetailsSchool’s been going great. I know that statement may seem effortless, but it is the truth. I have enjoyed being a full-time college student more than I believed I would. It was just about a year ago that I decided I would attend a university and not stay another year at Contra Costa College —…
DetailsMy first few weeks of school have been amazing! I love college already. My classes are interesting, and my teachers are laid back. I am taking English, psychology, U.S. History, and philosophy. My English teacher gives us a lot of work, and we have already done four essays. My psychology teacher is young and full…
DetailsSummer bridge at SJSU helped me make a huge transition in my life. My transition from high school to college was unnoticeable, having spent 5-weeks before any other freshman on the campus made me feel like I already was a college student. When I entered the program, my mindset was changed. I no longer wanted…
DetailsStarting high school now seems like nothing compared to starting college. In high school, you receive everything on a silver platter. All you have to worry about is keeping your grades up to pass the class. And in your junior year, you start to think about college. Now that college has arrived, I did not…
DetailsAs I prepare to go into college, I can say I feel more ready than before. It hasn’t been an easy experience having to learn how to be independent as I prepare to take an important step in my life. I’m glad that I have people around me that are willing to help me. Without…
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