The highlight of my college experience had to be my midterms. I had all A’s and one D. But, that D is now a B in my math class. It felt good to work hard to get that grade up and to connect with my professor. College can make you look at the world and…
As a first-generation college student, I take great pride in where I come from, what I’ve been through, and where I’m headed. Navigating college was not easy, and every step of the way there were barriers. I was very fortunate to have had a great support system and lots of mentors back home that made…
My 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…
When 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…
When 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…
It’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…
As 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…
Choosing 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…
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…
On 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…