This summer, I travelled to Europe for 14 days with the El Cerrito High School Jazz Ensemble. We visited four different countries in Europe: Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. In Germany, we were treated like family, and welcomed to stay in a community hostile, where we were fed, and entertained for three days. We did…
This past summer preparing for college has been very overwhelming for me; buying dorm stuff, school supplies, purchasing books. Its just all required a great deal of effort. Oh, and money. Over the summer, I have been mainly focusing on getting things ready for my classes this upcoming fall. My biggest fear is being unprepared…
I felt lost. I told myself that there would be plenty of other college freshmen like me, but I still felt uneasy. As a first-generation college student, I have no idea what to expect during the next four years of my life at the University of California, Berkeley. Compared to out-of-state or international students, I…
Over the summer I spent some of my time going to the library. Reading books so that I could catch up on literature for my expected vocabulary level. I wanted to actually take a college course at a community college but due to my schedule at work I did not have time. Although while working…
Before I graduated high school I decided to work every now or then. My plan was to enjoy my vacations before college came along. Throughout summer, I worked for six days at the Golden Gate Fields where I got paid a good decent amount. With the money I received I bought a couple of things…
I thought about taking a summer course but then decided I needed a break and that it was best to stay at home and relax before school started. In order to prepare for school, I had to go to Dominican and take placement a math and chemistry placement test, get my ID and set up…
As a first generation college student I was afraid; I did not know what to expect going into college. I was as nervous as anyone to step into a new environment. Not only was I afraid of the financial part of college but also the socializing part. I had all these doubts going through my…
As I prepare for my first day at Lincoln University, I must reflect on my last summer before entering college. The beginning of summer I was mainly worried about how in the world I would be paying for my plane ticket to Missouri and then the further expenses. I also had to pack up my…
I was never one to think about the future and what it holds. I never imagined life after high school because I was afraid and I never knew what to expect. Graduating was quite unreal for me. I couldn’t believe I made it and that I’m finally starting a new chapter in my life. This…
Summer vacation is coming to an end and the first day of college is already knocking at the corner of my consciousness. With it comes a shroud of fear, dread and uncertainty that clouds my thoughts with an inescapable anxiety. Many unknowns come to mind when I picture the campus map, with all its offices…