Economics / Business Major with Daniel

Transcript

Okay, everyone, let’s meet Daniel, born and raised right here in Orange County, California. Daniel has had the opportunity to live out his college dream thanks to SCC’s Guardian Scholars Program, which is committed to supporting college-bound students exiting the foster care system. Tell us more, Daniel, please take it away.

– Thanks for the introduction, Alex. I’ll take it from here. I always knew college was for me. In high school, I focused on what universities like to see, AP classes, clubs, and volunteering. Despite doing everything right, I didn’t get any university I wanted most. Because it shifted my path, I decided on Santiago Canyon College, and now I realize it should have been my top choice all along. I knew a bit about SCC coming in because they’ve been at my high school promoting their resources and support services. One of those resources was the Guardian Scholars. It’s a program dedicated to helping current and former foster youth such as myself to succeed in higher education. They offer scholarships, textbooks, laptops, gas money, and so much more. They truly care about us. Another program that has helped me excel is TRiO, which serves first-generation and low-income students. I an all expense paid trip to tour universities in the Bay Area. Because of them, I’ll be applying to some of the universities I toured on the trip. But SCC has more than just amazing resources. Our student community’s alive and vibrant. As a senator for Associated Student Government, I work with my peers to make this college a home. Our mission is to represent students, improve our campus, and foster community by hosting events and celebrations. Thanks to ASG, I’m gaining leadership skills that go beyond what can learn in the classroom. I thought I’d be missing out on having a traditional college experience. But SCC makes it hard to imagine going anywhere else. The education I’m receiving as an economics major makes me hopeful for my future as a professor, and who knows, maybe I’ll have the privilege of teaching here someday. All right, Alex, passing it back to you.

– Daniel, what an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing. The Guardian Scholars Program is designed to provide this special population with a well-rounded college experience both inside and outside of the classroom. It’s great to see how you’ve embraced all the program’s benefits. Thanks again, Daniel.