CSUF’s LatinX Community with Mixtly

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Let’s all welcome Mixtly, an alumni who has a lifelong connection to Cal State Fullerton through her local Latinx community. CSUF was awarded the Seal of Excelencia, which represents their commitment to excellence and all they do to serve Latinx students as a Hispanic serving institution. Mixtly, tell us more about your story and what you’ve been up to since graduation.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, y’all. As a first generation Latinx student, it was important not just for me, but for my family that I picked the right college. However, since nobody else in my family had attended a university, it was very difficult and overwhelming to find the right place for me. Luckily, I regularly attended the Cal State Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhood, a place where dedicated Titans and students and staff work together to be able to end the cycle of poverty within the Latinx community in Fullerton by providing resources, and education, and health. Here I met the wonderful center director and faculty. They helped me find tutors to improve my education and also inspired my long-term involvement in community service. Most CSUF students at the center are from Latinx communities and experience similar struggles. Despite all these challenges, the center left a lasting impression on me. I knew that I wanted to attend a university that empowered its faculty and its students. I wanted to be a Titan. If you don’t know what to major in, situating yourself on campus is a pretty good place to start. This is why I joined the TRIO Student Success Program. They essentially help first generation students academically and socially. I also interned at Titan TV. They helped me build connections, expand my skillset, and they also taught me everything there is to know about writing, producing, and set production. Through these experiences, I gain the confidence in my choice to double major in cinema, television arts and business entrepreneurship. At Cal State Fullerton, no matter what major or majors you pick, there will be students, peers, faculty, and clubs that will help you succeed. Currently, I’m trying to find my place in the entertainment industry, so what do you think, Alex, does The College Tour need an intern? Back to you.

– What an amazing journey. CSUF has a network of over 300,000 alumni just like Mixtly with inspiring stories of their time here. The alumni association provides opportunities to stay connected to the CSUF community and highlights both school and alumni accomplishments. I’ll get back to you on that internship, Mixtly. Take care.