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I have been extensively thinking about where I want to be in the future. I definitely had this problem back in high school my junior year. Here I am as a third year in college and I am still uncertain about what I am going to do. I am so privileged to have gotten this far in life.  My friend told me to close my eyes and imagine my future. I really can’t put myself anywhere else, but in school. This upcoming year will be very important to discovering the leader within. I’ve recently been accepted into a program which will provide mentorships and networking for graduate school. This will also coincide with my new steppingstone next year as well. I have traveled this far and I just cannot stop. I am slowly envisioning myself in the pursuit of higher education and helping others. I am just hoping my momentum never stops.

It’s been nearly 3 years since high school. I have really come to love UC Riverside and all of the glory. I was so terrified of freedom when I was a senior. I recall my endless worries about living in the “dorms”. (It’s actually called residence halls btw! I’ll throw housing policy manuals!) Never really had the time to go out and explore my community back at home because I was always studying for AP and participating in extracurricular activities. Coming to UCR  really allowed me to value diversity and the community we passionately strive for. It’s about committing yourself to the school that really makes you understand the UCR. I’ve really challenged myself to step outside of familiar boundaries and apply myself to new things. I would have never guessed I would be the student I am today. I have one more year to cherish the little things about UCR that gives me Highlander Pride. We really do have top-notch professors and the organizations on campus became my family away from home. I can’t forget to mention how awesome Program Coordinators are! (WOOO!) I remember one of the staff members from the Well once said, “Future employers aren’t going to ask what kind of classes you took. They want to know what you did.” I can honestly say that I have had one darn tootin’ great college experience. I cannot wait to finally be a fourth year and applying for Grad school. I’ve definitely worked really hard to pay for my education. :)

Our day started at 8:30 AM and ended approximately around 5:20 PM. It was absolutely exhausting and exhilarating. I am definitely excited to see the next batch of UCR students. My voice was really pushed to accommodate such large tours. I shall see you next year Highlander Day… 

I don’t understand why I always put myself in hard situations. I am currently working really hard to pay for my college education and save up money for graduate school. On top of that, I am taking 20 units and trying to do well so I can actually go to grad school. I really want to start networking so I can be more approachable with experience and confidence. That means more committed extracurricular activities. I’ve done this all throughout high school and now it has finally caught up to me in college again. I really want to have a good standing, but does it always involve me suffering in the present with all this stress and pressure? People are always telling me to relax and that frustrates me because they really don’t know the reason why I try so hard.