My College Experience
It’s only been my second week here at UC Santa Cruz and so far, I love it! It’s a whole different story than the one from High School.
Transitioning Into College
The thought of college seemed exciting, however, as the date approaches, I found myself very nervous. As the first member in my family to attend college, I felt the amount of pressure weighing on my shoulders. I do not know what to think or how to feel when I think about college. Although the college…
First Week of College
There have been many transitions in my life after graduating high school going into my college career. One of the main aspects was my housing situation. I had originally planned to reside on campus for my first two semesters but it fell through when I was put on the waitlist list.
Summer Brag Sheet
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,…
The Summer before College
As 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…
Lessons Learned
My 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…
The end of the semester is around the corner
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…
A Summer To Remember
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…
Closing of the First Chapter
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…