The Journey- How I got to Cal (Part 1)
It is always difficult to pick which colleges to apply to because of the numerous factors involved. There are quantitative aspects such as grades and SATs and qualitative aspects such as major programs and location. Just like any other high school student, I was confused when it came time to choose which colleges to apply to. I decided to use the summer between junior and senior year to create a list of colleges that were appropriate for me. Before I get to that summer though, I must give a little background. I was a student… Continue Reading
The Journey- How I got to Cal (Part 2)
Here is the long-awaited Part 2 to my story. Well, I promise it’s going to get a little more exciting. No more musing in my living room about which colleges to apply to because I now have some tough choices to make. Was it worth it to apply to a California State University or Stanford? Last time, I delved into my influential experience of visiting my father’s alma mater. Now it is time for me to talk about my mother’s alma mater: CSU East Bay. My mother had received her Bachelors in Civil Engineering from… Continue Reading