I am the type of person to overthink everything, but I still decided to go to a college that I had never stepped foot in and that is hours away from home. The first time I finally saw my college was during orientation. The atmosphere was different, yet a bit refreshing. “Wow, it’s so hot…
DetailsAfter my first week attending SF State University, I can say that college is an amazing place! Throughout the five days that I have been a SF State Gator, I have a lot of people and have already learned a lot. The learning process in college is so much different than it was in high…
DetailsI moved in on Saturday and it was so chaotic. My roommates had picked each other and had wanted a double, so I was going to be the random roommate that just ruined their plans. I wasn’t sure if I was going to get along with them. We didn’t talk much as we unpacked, since…
DetailsSo I moved into Chico last Monday on the 17th of August, because I’m in a program at Chico called TRIO (SSS). The program gave me Workshops, took me and a group students kayaking. Things like kayaking I’m not very used to because in Richmond or Bay Area we didn’t do unique activities like that…
DetailsStarting college seemed to me very scary. Everyday I kept counting down how many days till the first day of class. Well actually, it wasn’t that bad. I was Slightly nervous because I feel like there would be more intelligent people than I. They all look like me, have the same goal, and we are…
DetailsI spent my summer doing a different kind of learning. Some would call it an outdoor experience but I call it a life experience. I was a summer camp counselor at YMCA Camp Loma Mar. My camp name was J-Rod and I carried a frisbee or a ball with me just about everywhere. This summer…
DetailsAt first, I didn’t realize that I was going to college – it wasn’t that I was in denial, it just never occurred to me. I thought I was going to meet my high school friends soon and be with the teachers I’ve known for some time. I didn’t know what I would be leaving…
DetailsI’ve started Contra Costa College On Monday. My main goal is to obtain an AA degree in Political Science or Psychology. So far, I like my classes. My professors are really nice. I think I will maintain good grades my first semester. I hope to continue to focus on school as my number one priority.…
DetailsThe plans I set for the summer were to get a job, learn how to drive, and have an overall relaxing vacation. As of right now, I am currently acting on all of my plans which results in a pretty busy schedule. I’ve made sure to time to spend as much time with friends and…
DetailsAfter getting a little taste of the college life at my former school, Middle College High School (located on the Contra Costa College campus), I’m again looking forward to engaging and collaborating with my fellow classmates, professors, and community at large. The connections I’ve made with the college students, faculty, and staff helped shape an…
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