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I"M name is Omar serrano

I want to go to the army for 4 years or maybe to be here for 2 years to see what I like and then pursue my dream of becoming a military officer. This path will allow me to serve my country while also gaining valuable life experiences. and then pursue my dream of becoming a military officer. This path will allow me to serve my country while also gaining valuable life experiences.

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Hello everyone,

I am Christian, I am 30 years old, and studying to work in Human Resources. I plan on going until graduate school. I am a home body mainly, but I do enjoy getting outside particularly the coast, and redwood tree landscapes. I enjoy movies, and relate a lot of my writing to similar inspirations and experiences of mine. I have been at SRJC since 2023, and cannot wait to see where this journey takes me.

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Hi, my name is Nicholas Gavriloff and I am a 20 year old, third-year student. Currently, I am in the process of transferring to Oregon State University to complete my business degree. I enjoy boxing and riding anything with two wheels in my free time. I look forward to sharing a hopefully educational summer with you all.

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Hi, my name is Remy, I'm 20 years old and currently go to SRJC. I was born in San Francisco and raised in Novato, and graduated San Marin High School. I'm currently undecided for a major but I am leaning towards Business potentially. As of now I'm focusing on all my general ed classes to get them over with and until I feel like I'm fully ready to commit to a major. During my free time I like to go hiking or biking, as well as hang out with my friends. My favorite kind of music is Rap, R&B, and Pop but overall I tend to listen to almost anything. A career I have considered potentially pursuing for a while is becoming a pilot, as I've always found flying interesting and would like to see more of the world throughout my life.

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Hi, my name is Hugo. I am born and raised in the small town of St. Helena located in the Napa Valley. I am currently attending the SRJC to study Computer Science, along with completing my general ed in hopes to transfer to a university. In my free time, I like to play some video games and also train to do long distance running (like 5k's, 10ks, and Half-Marathons) with my dad, younger brother or with some of my friends.

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Hi everyone! I am currently attending SDSU but I was born and raised in Santa Rosa and I am taking a couple summer JC classes over the summer for added credits. I love to read, cook, make crafts, and I am currently working on developing an app which I am very passionate about. I work as a behavioral therapist with children with autism and hope to continue in this field to become a BCBA because I love working with children so much!

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Hii!

My name is Blanca. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, and I now live in San Diego. I chose to pick up a few online classes at SRJC to fulfill some of my credits. I played softball from when I was 5 years old, and I could have had the opportunity to go to school on a scholarship but I chose to stop playing after high school. I am currently in school for Business and I look forward to taking this class with all of you. :)

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Hello everyone! I’m excited to be here. I’m coming back to school after a whole whopping ten years! I’m eager to stay on track this time with a refreshed and motivated mindset. I’m hoping to acquire the skills needed to hold myself accountable through whatever trials and tribulations this new chapter brings. I’m starting with this summer course specifically as a gateway to learn how I will balance work and school. I’m born and raised in Sonoma County, and have been working in West Marin for the past 8 years. As someone who enjoys nature in my free time, it’s such a beautiful area to have been employed in this long. Aside from spending time at the beach and in the forest, I also love being at home in my solitude with my pets. I’m extremely passionate about animals and have had both my cat and my dog for almost half of my life now. They’re everything to me. I look forward to learning about the rest of you!

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Hello my name is Diego Guzman and something some people don't know about me is I know how to speak Italian. Some of my favorite hobbies is playing sports like basketball or tennis. Either with my friends or just shooting the ball by myself while listening to music. Another hobby is learning cool things like learning magic tricks, how to solve a rubik's cube, and new language.  In my free time I like to watch movies with my family or myself. I also like to watch the NBA with my dad and go to the gym. Some of favorite shows are Dexter and Breaking Bad since I like how the characters change throughout the show. I like to listen to all types of music but I mostly listen to is hip-hop, R&B, corridos, and Latin R&B. Some goals in life for me is that I want to attend UC Davis in the fall next year. I want to major in either business or economics in order to work in a bank.

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Hi, my name is Josephine. I'm a high school student, I live in Santa Rosa and have lived in Sonoma County all my life. One thing I know that I want to accomplish in the future is being able to travel because I want to see the world and experience different places and cultures. I wanted to take this course to learn more about the steps to take for when I eventually go to college. I'm hoping to learn a little more about myself in the terms of what career I want to pursue. Also I'm hoping for this class to give me some inspiration for the goals I want to accomplish in the future. This is my first SRJC class that I'm taking so I'm really excited to see what it's like.

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Hello everyone I hope y'all having a great start to your summer! My name is Christofer, I love to cook local seasonal ingredients. If you don't catch me with a knife in my hand, I'm probably chasing my one and half year old daughter Keilani around. I love to garden my favorite plant to garden is Purple Cherokee tomatoes. I'm a sucker for a good Capri salad. I currently work as a Sous Chef at Francis Ford Coppola winery. My goal is to earn my BA in business management with a focus on wineries. My fuel and motivation is my daughter. I want to be available for her when she starts attending school and doing after school activities.

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Hi! My name is Jessica Berlo. I am excited to take this course and learn more about what works for me in terms of education. I am majoring in psychology and would love to pursue a career in mental health, where I could help others. I believe it is so important to take care of your mental and emotional well-being. I am finally on track towards remission after an onset of an autoimmune disease in late 2023! It had put a halt to many things in my day-to-day life. I am happy to be able to focus on my education again and work towards my goals! A fun fact about me is that I love to read. My favorite genres are sci-fi, mystery, and romance.

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Hello everyone! My name is Elli Sage. Something about me is that I am a soon to be mother, I am due in September and very excited. Before I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to major in but after finding out that I was going to be a mom I was super interested in getting my degree in Child Development. I was already interested in that career path anyways but thought it would be very fitting for me in this new chapter in my Life. I am happily married to my husband of 3 years and we love to travel. Last year we were able to go to Europe and our favorite place to visit was Italy. I had taken a break from the JC due to the busyness of life but I’m very excited to be back and earn my associates in Child Development!

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Hello everyone!

I'm Yareli Martinez, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this Counseling class! I am a first-generation Mexican American, born and raised in the beautiful city of Sonoma, CA. A little bit about me, I'm passionate about traveling, and I love to experience new cultures, places, and foods! I enjoy time at the gym and going on morning runs. I'm a big fan of festivals and concerts, and I love all types of music! Family is also incredibly important to me, so I cherish every moment I get to spend with them. I'm also very passionate and driven to reach my career goal of becoming an Ultrasound Sonographer, specializing in abdominal imaging, and I'll soon be transferring to pursue that dream!

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Hey everyone!! Jen here! Looking forward to getting to know everyone this summer :)

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Hello everyone!

I just started college last semester, so this is still the beginning of my journey right now, I’m taking summer classes and working on getting my general education courses out of the way. I’m 21 years old and currently working as a table games dealer. I’m excited about this new chapter and the chance to learn, grow, and build a better future for myself. I’d say I’m a laid back person who enjoys spending time with friends, having fun, and making great memories along the way.

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Hello everyone,

I am German Hernandez, I am 19 years-old, and an artist who is interested in character design within the art field. Some of my hobbies consist of playing Video games, listening to my favorite music artists, such as Ariana Grande, Charli xcx, and Daft Punk, and working on dedicated art projects outside of art classes themselves. I have now attended SRJC for a whole year, graduating from Class of 2024. I'm currently attending College as a Studio Arts Major student, and plan to transfer to Sonoma State after completing my units to receive my Bachelors Degree.

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Hello everyone! My name is Zarbia Perez, and I've spent the past two years traveling around the world and learning languages on my free time for fun. I've decided to finally settle down and focus on my education. I've attended the Santa Rosa Junior College before, but could never focus on school or a major due to my love for traveling. My goal is to major in both Engineering and Political Science, which will take time and dedication, but I'm looking forward to it! Excited to see what the future holds for all of us and how we will grow by the end of this course.

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Hi, My name is Raul Urquidez and Im a incoming graduate from Windsor highschool, Class of 2025. I am very exited to be able to take part of this class and very thrilled to be able to learn tips and tricks to be able to succeed in the college life and also real world day to days. Im planning to get my administration of justice degree and my main goal is to go to police academy to become a sherrif. I love music, the gym, family and cars. I am very exited for the class.

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Hey everyone! My name is Amy Vargas (she/her), and I’m 20 years old. I’m a third-year student. I graduated from Lower Lake High School in 2022, spent my first year at UC Davis, and have been at Santa Rosa Junior College for the past two years majoring in animal science. I’m working toward becoming a veterinarian. My long-term goal is to run a mobile clinic and offer free spay/neuter services for low-income communities, but for now, I’ll likely start as a small animal vet.

In my free time, I love being in nature, going on drives, walking by the creek, hiking with my dog, roller skating (even though I’m still learning), fishing, swimming, gardening, and collecting crystals. I just started a new job as a server/barista at the casino marketplace, and I’m enjoying it so far. This summer, I’m taking five classes, which is a lot for me, so I’m feeling a bit nervous but trying to stay motivated through summer and finish strong. Wishing everyone a great summer session, good luck!

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Hello classmates! I'm super eager to take this class and improve my college skills. I'm back after a 10 year break from school and hoping to set myself up for better success this time around. My goal is to complete an associates degree at the Santa Rosa Junior College and then be able to transfer and work on obtaining a certificate in sonography. Currently, I work as a waitress, and also caretaker for two little boys. When I'm not working, I'm most likely with my family, at the gym, watching Bob's Burgers, dancing, crafting, cooking, bike riding or enjoying nature.

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Hi everyone! I'm Cynthia and I'm majoring in Political Science. This is my second year at SRJC. I've lived in California since 2016 but I grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico. I'm a big fan of online classes. I enjoy working through modules on my own but I took SOC 1 which had a lot of opportunities to hear what everyone else is thinking and share my own opinions so I'm glad to see that here as we work through the class together. I'm definitely the person who thinks they can do everything alone but I realized last fall that that's not quite true. I did better academically in the spring but I still want to continue to improve. I'm looking forward to the blend of academic and life skills we'll from this class. Excited to learn alongside y'all!

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Hi everyone!

My name is Siya and I'm an incoming second year Public Health major. I'm currently getting certified to become a Medical Assistant and am super excited about the opportunity! I love learning topics unrelated to my major, such as Astronomy, which I'm currently taking a class on right now! I definitely believe I am a lifelong learner.

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Hello everyone!

I'm very excited to start this class and get to know everyone as we all continue to grow in our college experience. I currently work as a medical assistant and have been doing this for a little over a year and a half. Before I started my career, I was lost in what I wanted to do and was stuck for a while. Becoming a medical assistant has definitely opened up my mind to the different kinds of careers I can pursue in healthcare so I am grateful to be where I am even if I'm having to juggle the responsibilities of both school and a full time job now!

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Lyla. I am super excited to take this class! A fun fact about me is I train and ride off the track thoroughbreds. These are horses that have previously raced at race tracks such as Golden Gate fields. I have one of my own named Fanta! He’s about 6,3! He’s 11 years old, and I have had him for 4 years! I can’t wait to read everyone’s reply’s!

Thank you!

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Hello everyone,

My name is Dennis Orozco. My hobbies include caring for bonsai trees, painting people on canvases with acrylics and oils, street and nature photography, hiking, working out, and I just started traveling. I have also reconnected with my childhood by putting together Lego sets that have been recently gifted to me. I wish you all the best!

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Hello everyone! I'm excited to be here with you all.

For the past seven years, I’ve owned and operated my business, All Love Home Health & Wellness, and it has been a rewarding journey in so many ways. I’m a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA), and I specialize in memory care and hospice. I truly believe that providing this kind of care is both an honor and a privilege, it’s work I feel deeply connected to.

Currently, I’m working toward my nursing degree, continuing my passion for healthcare. I’m 50 years old and loving every moment of this chapter!

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Hi there! My name is Jensen Best and I am a political science major at SRJC. My main goal is to join the United States Navy as an officer, following the completion of my Bachelor's degree. Next semester I am transferring to the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo. My main hobby is flying!

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Hello everyone, I am excited to be taking this class with you. One fact about me, is that I love to travel. I really enjoy experiencing different walks of life, and witnessing the beauty the world has to offer. I hope to visit every country at least once in my lifetime. - David French

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Hello everybody. I am 25 and have been going to school on and off for a long time. I am definitely a life long learner. I went to trade school for Information Technology(IT) straight out of highschool, but have been working full time since I was 17. School gave way to having to survive and working factory and warehouse work. Now I work as treatment support in a rehab with my Substance Use Disorder Registered Councilor (SUDRC) certification. Most of the time previous I have just been grinding out my GED requirements and doing philosophy. Now I am gearing my education into Social Work and Human Services to hopefully become a Councilor who can help those suffering from addiction and their families in a more one on one setting.