I never knew that attending UCSB was going to be a life changing experience! Not only did I leave home to become a young independent Latina woman, but I also evolved as a human being. My experiences with my family away from home-my sorority sisters, the campus life, living in Isla Vista, working on and off campus for various organizations shaped the woman I am today! My thinking about culture, different ethnicities, life, relationships, the world were transformed! But I can't deny it all happened because of a decision to attend this beautiful and friendly campus! Today, after graduating 6 years ago, I am happy that I made that choice and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Words of wisdom-try different and new things, get out of your comfort zone, make mistakes, learn from them (never a mistake, only lessons learned), meet new people, work hard and play hard and lastly...enjoy this experience!
Best wishes,
Gaucho Alumn '08