“When times were hard, I always convinced myself to pull through. This helped not only in computer engineering but also in my computer science major where continuous learning is essential.”
"Although I had always wanted to study in a foreign country, coming here from Venezuela was certainly an interesting journey! It took a lot of courage to immerse myself in a completely different world from what I'd known back home, all my life."
“I feel proud of all I’ve learned and all the challenges I’ve overcome in these few years. Of course, the pandemic gave everyone a whole host of additional challenges, but it does feel really rewarding to get to the other side and earn my degree.”
“When I joined the Army, I told them I would go to college. My parents came here to the United States from poverty in Mexico so they could have a better life for themselves and their kids could live the American dream.”
"I have always made it a point to push past my comfort zones and actively participate in presentations and outreach events, and I am proud to say that my classmates have always been exceptionally welcoming and great to work with."
"The most rewarding part of my CSU experience is the connections I have made. From having the enormous privilege to mentor over 100 first-year Honors students to making life-long friends in the form of both teachers and peers, I have able been to foster both inter- and intrapersonal skills."
"I found pieces of who I am through my experience at CSU. It’s heartwarming to know that I can set my mind to something and can accomplish it. It is rewarding to know that I can help students of all backgrounds to feel their most authentic."
"t's a privilege to have so many opportunities available and attend a university, especially as a first-generation American and college student. You never know who you will encounter and what you will learn from them."
"No one knows what they’ll be doing at 50, even when you’re 49, so let yourself change your mind, your goals and your environment. Change over time is a fundamental element of life itself, so lean into it."
"There is always something new to learn, but you have to be willing to try new things, so attend many events. In this way, you can also meet new people and make friends. In the face of challenges, remind yourself of what inspires you."