Transfer Peer Mentors
“As a first gen and transfer student, I know it can be difficult and scary to transition from a community college to a university. I want to support transfer students in feeling comfortable transferring to UCSC and letting them know that they are not alone in this process.”
- Angie A., Transfer Peer Mentor
First Generation Students
“Being a first-generation student gives me a sense of pride that money can’t buy; knowing that I’ll be the first one in my family that will be able to relate to my little/future cousins makes me feel proud of myself and my parents for teaching me to enjoy educating myself.”
- Julian Alexander Narvaez, First Generation Student
Scholarship Recipients
“Beyond aesthetics and reputation, after browsing UCSC’s resources I knew this was a campus where I would always feel supported. I found an array of student opportunities before arriving on campus that jump started what would come to be four years of life-changing professional and personal experiences.”
- Rojina Bozorgnia, Social Sciences Scholarship Recipient
Transfer Excellence Leaders
“All the professors and faculty that I have met have been nothing but kind and helpful. They are so dedicated to make sure that they are able to create a safe space for all of their students to learn, and I appreciate all of their hard work.”
- Noorain Bryan-Syed, Transfer Excellence Leader
Study Abroad or Away
“This time allowed me to solidify my passion for public service, advocacy, and law, inspiring me to pursue future opportunities to continue advancing meaningful policy and serving my community.”
- Sofia Antonia Ortiz, interned at the Governor’s Office with the UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) program
Baskin Engineering Students
“I was drawn to Baskin Engineering because of its many opportunities for student involvement, and its emphasis on collaboration. The people here are incredibly supportive, and have influenced both my academic and personal growth.”
- Sarone Kelete, computer science major who interned at LinkedIn and joined the UCSC Rocket Team
Recent Alumni
“I interned at the Smithsonian. THE SMITHSONIAN. If I had told the child me I had this experience waiting for me, I would’ve passed out on the spot. In all seriousness, I mark that experience as the beginning of my career.”
- Maxwell Ward, Ph.D. student at McGill University and former Crew Chief at Cochasquí Archaeological Project
