All Posts by Violeta

Last time I wrote, I was on my way to the East Coast from California to attend graduate school. And now, I am finally here! I arrived in New York City on Monday, a few days before I could actually move into my dorm, very excited to be in such a wonderful and exciting place! Although it was tough not having my own space, because I was staying with friends,… Read More

This past week has been an emotional roller coaster. I have been happy, excited, nervous, sad and even a little scared. The reason I have been feeling this way is because I am on my way to New York City for graduate school (I am currently in Chicago visiting some awesome friends) – and I am happy, excited, nervous, sad and scared about the journey I am about to embark… Read More

Name/Location: Felicia, San Jose, CA College: Evergreen Valley College University of California, Berkeley Major: Ethnic Studies Fun College Fact: While studying abroad in South America, Felicia had the opportunity to hike Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Felicia is a recent college graduate who currently works for Destination College Advising Corps through the University of California at Berkeley. She serves as a college advisor in the… Read More

Recently, I was thinking about first-generation college parents and how much information out there is really is targeted to them. In doing in so, it made me think about my parents and their experience with my attending college. This gave me the idea to talk to my mom and ask her about her concerns and overall insecurities with the American college system. My parents immigrated from Mexico and just barely… Read More

Before I got to college, I never realized how important note-taking really was. And not just for school notes, but also for simply making sure that you capture the main points of a telephone conversation when making appointments or purchasing something. Taking notes is something we do every day, and it is an especially important skill that will help you in college and beyond. When I got to college, I… Read More

This week, I had the amazing opportunity to talk to Lakeysha about her college experience at UC Berkeley. Like me, Lakeysha is the first in her family to attend college – and to graduate. And she’s ready to pursue something even bigger. Starting this fall, she will be the first in her family to head off to graduate school. Lakeysha will attend San Jose State University to pursue her master’s… Read More

After a tough academic school year, I am sure that the last thing you want to think about is summer school or other academic opportunities.  I know that personally, after working for the whole school year, I am also ready for a break. However, if you are a highly ambitious student who is seeking admission at a top tier university like the University of Chicago, UCLA or NYU, taking full… Read More

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to a friend of mine about his educational journey and experiences.  Marlon, my long-time friend since middle school, is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. With his degree, Marlon aspires to open up his own sports gym one day, or to become a head trainer for a major sports team. He also plans to… Read More

I recently had the opportunity to interview a current community college student in Pittsburg, CA, who had a slightly untraditional path to college. She graduated from a local continuation high school – a school that helps students who are behind on high school credits graduate on time. Her unconventional path led her to another local college, where she hopes to one day transfer to the University of California, Berkeley or… Read More

When I was in middle school, I already knew I wanted to go to college. I had aspirations of becoming a doctor so that I could fly off to third-world countries and help cure people who could not otherwise afford medical attention. But even though I knew I wanted to pursue a college education, I didn’t exactly know how to navigate my way there. Once you have decided that you… Read More