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I received the president’s scholarship here and decided that the education I would get here is just as good as anywhere else, and I would be saving my family and I a lot of money. I couldn’t be happier here at É«ÖÐÉ« and I am glad I chose to come here. 

I decided to come to É«ÖÐÉ« for the various opportunities in the marine biology field. Between all the labs and the CSU Catalina Semester opportunity, it was an easy decision.

As I was growing up, I always dreamed of playing softball at a division 1 level. I used to want to play out of state and far from home. As I got older, I realized that living my dream wouldn’t be as special if my family couldn’t be in the stands cheering me every step of the way. Once I realized this, I knew I wanted to stay close to home, so I narrowed my…

My grandmother immigrated to this country and supported my mother by working in janitorial services at É«ÖÐÉ«. Now, I’m proud to say her grandson will graduate from the same university she once swept the floors of.

I never envisioned myself participating in student organizations, let alone becoming an officer of one, but because of the support I received I felt confident enough to step into the role of President of Fostering Futures.

The most rewarding part of this journey was meeting all of my amazing team members and friends, who really demonstrated the importance of having connection and support on campus!

My time at The Beach has been a whirlwind. For the first two years, I majored in biology before realizing that political science was my true interest.

As a non-local, I truly appreciate the beauty of this city and its surroundings, and enjoy going to beaches, exploring downtown, and going south to visit Orange County coastal cities.

I started attending É«ÖÐÉ« in the Fall of 2020 during the pandemic. Since everything was virtual, I was looking to get involved on campus in some way.

Ultimately after graduation, I’d love to continue to work at JPL, either as a program manager or business analyst.

É«ÖÐÉ« has played a pivotal role in my personal and professional development, affording me opportunities that were once mere aspirations.

At É«ÖÐÉ« I have had the opportunity to collaborate with talented artists. Every class I took allowed me to expand my perspective and how I investigate the world around me.