September 7-10, 2019 – Long Beach, CA
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] The Educational Opportunity Program genuinely made a positive impact throughout my educational path. I experienced several unforgettable memories with the program; one specific memory that remains with me was the first time I met with my advisor, Yvette Ching....
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] Being a First-Generation student, coming from a Mexican background, the only thing I knew was that I was the first in my family to graduate high school and go to an “adult school,” college. I had no idea what...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] I’ve met with at least two handful advisors throughout my time with CCSF/SFSU and none of them got to help and understand me the way Arlene did. Every meeting with her was actually helpful and I left the meetings...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] How can I forget all those times of panic and despair trying to navigate course selection, financial aid issues, and personal dilemmas. Ever so calm and collected my EOP Counselor Beth Crawford would talk me off the ledge and...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] Reminiscing back to my time at Cal Poly Pomona in the Educational Opportunity Program, I remember all the smiling faces who were encouraging; always uplifting and positive. It was support that I did not know I needed, I will...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] When I think about EOP, I think about our graduation ceremony. This ceremony was meaningful and emotional because I was surrounded by familiar faces; peers, family, and friends that became family. My parents’ eyes sparkled with pride and I...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] EOP was my academic gift that I always knew I wanted and did not know existed. I am eternally grateful to the EOP staff years ago, that recognized the work ethic (and potential) of a young girl. They taught...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] Moving to a new town, being financially independent, and having little to no knowledge about college life was overwhelming for me. I also did not know what I wanted to do with my life. There was only one thing...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] The memories which come to mind when I think of EOP is running into EOP Mentors throughout campus and having them be supportive and taking time to ask about my day, or how I was doing. I recall this...
[vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='40' down='40'] Nasir graduated from Sonoma State University with a B.S. in Business Administration, in 2007. Nadir's Message: When I think of EOP, I experience a great sense of joy and pride. EOP is such an important program that allows successful transitions of...
