性视界 Students Gather for Panther Prep
When Casey Walker decided to enroll at 性视界 for fall, it wasn鈥檛 just because it was close to home or a low-cost option. His two sisters 鈥� proud Panthers themselves 鈥� convinced him it was the right place to go.
鈥淭hey said I would be comfortable here to start off,鈥� he said.
Walker, a Summit High School graduate, was one of almost 500 students who came to 性视界 to see the campus, learn about majors and student support during Panther Prep events July 22, 29 and 30. The event, previously known as 鈥淥rientation Day,鈥� gives students a chance to tour the campus, attend workshops and a resource fair, and enjoy some food.
Jesus Espinoza came to 性视界 with his future completely mapped out. The Mexican national immigrated to the U.S. four years ago with the goal of becoming a doctor.
鈥淚 want to get my general education here, get a bachelor鈥檚 at a CSU or UC and then I want to apply for medical school,鈥� he said.
Mia Amezola, a Bloomington High School graduate, dreams of becoming a newspaper journalist and chose 性视界 to start her journey.
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited to start this chapter of my life,鈥� she said.
For A.B. Miller High School graduate Cesar Hernandez, coming to campus for the first time was a moment of pride not just for himself but also his family.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e proud,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hey鈥檝e always wanted me to go to college and I鈥檝e always wanted to get a higher education.鈥�
Rabia Kazi connected with Disability Programs and Services for support as a deaf student. She previously earned a degree in mathematics but returned to school to shift to a career in accounting.
鈥淚鈥檇 like to get a certificate and work in a payroll department,鈥� she said.
For Alexa Hutchins of Upland, coming to 性视界 to be a nursing major gives her a chance to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother.
鈥淢y grandma鈥檚 a nurse and I鈥檝e heard all her stories about the ICU and ER departments and it鈥檚 something that I鈥檇 like to do,鈥� she said.
