Maria Overton Special to the Union COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS – College was pretty lonely and boring until I walked into the MCDC, the Multi-Cultural & Diversity Center at College of the Redwoods. Before that day, I just didn’t have many friends and I didn’t really feel like I belonged. But it didn’t take long…
College Life Today: Being a student and an immigrant
Sarai Escalante Special to the Union HUMBOLDT STATE – I grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. No matter where you come from, you belong in college and you deserve an education. This is something that I have learned throughout the years of being in college and something I believe we all deserve. Thanks to a lot…
College Life Today: Maria Overton is making the big life choices
Maria Overton Special to the Union COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS – Growing up I felt my options were college or the Navy. It wasn’t until I started receiving recruiting letters from colleges that offered to pay for my education, if I ran on their track team, that it really clicked. My choice was college. When…
College Life Today: How college cleared my path
Jamie Rubin Special to the Mad River Union HUMBOLDT State – In the midst of exams and projects, I sometimes wonder why I chose college. Why would I intentionally put myself through stress, lack of sleep, and the pressure to succeed? I go through phases of regret and compare my life to those around me, instilling…
College Life Today: My biggest college regret
Celeste Alvarez Special to the Union HUMBOLDT STATE – Don’t be afraid to push yourself and get out of your comfort zone in college. It can lead you to do great things you never would have imagined before. In my first three years at HSU, I never joined a club or any resource center. I…