After finishing my first quarter at UCLA, the first word that comes to mind if relief. I’m so relieved I’ve survived the most intense 10 weeks where I was incredibly busy getting lost on campus, reading hundreds of pages for my classes (procrastinating the readings a little too), making new friends and adjusting to being…
DetailsWhat I liked best about my first quarter at UC Santa Cruz was taking an introductory course to Latin American and Latino Studies with Professor Hector Perla. I learned the most from this course because it taught me about the relationships wealthier countries such as the United States and European countries have with poorer Latin…
DetailsThis first semester in college has honestly passed quicker than I thought. I remember thinking I was going to have such a hard time adjusting to living in a new state so far from my family, but surprisingly I had an amazing time. I love my college because it is small and I feel like…
DetailsReminiscing on my first semester of college, I’m very thankful for having the right to pursue a higher education. The semester allowed me to not just grow academically but also socially. One of the many experiences that I enjoyed this semester in college is living on campus. Living on campus not only exposed me much…
DetailsAs soon as I entered UC Santa Cruz I realized that I was going to have a new life not only academically but in any aspect. I don’t know if I was or I am still fully prepared for the “college life” however, I know I will soon get there. Being the first in my…
DetailsFirst semester went by pretty slow, probably because I didn’t do very much. All I did was go to class, go back to the dorms; same thing everyday. I wanted to join some clubs but it’s hard to find a balance between schoolwork and other activities. Going to class in college is similar to going…
DetailsMy first semester of college was filled with a lot of work, stress, new knowledge, and new experiences. However, most importantly, my first semester of college was filled with a lot of growth both as a student and as a person; I grew more independent and more able to advocate for myself. I met many…
DetailsI like being in a new environment and seeing different faces every day. I enjoy meeting new people from different parts of the United States as well as different countries with so many different cultural backgrounds, religions, beliefs and opinions. I like the fact that I get to choose my own classes according to my…
DetailsMy first semester in college was exciting yet challenging. I had to get used to a new environment starting by living on my own. This gave me a sense of independence, but at first it was hard to get use to. When I first moved in to my dorm, I was a bit scared because…
DetailsMy transition to Contra Costa College was not what I was expecting. I never thought that the classes were that hard in a community college. It’s was probably because I am currently taking classes I never had during my high school years, classes I thought that I never would have needed in the future. One…
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