https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia Timeline of my journey through higher ed to now :) en-us 2020-08-03 17:42:29 UTC 2025-11-24 17:08:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f607.png niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668277633 I graduated from Lincoln High School in Stockton, CA in June 2015. I received a scholarship to University of the Pacific, a private university in my hometown. :)]]> 2020-08-03 17:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668277633 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668279830 This was during my freshman year college orientation back in the Summer of 2015. I was so excited to finally be done with high school and moving on to another chapter in my life.]]> 2020-08-03 18:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668279830 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668282045 After two years at UOP, I ended up flunking out because my low grades. I didn't understand why I was not doing well academically and it forced me to believe that college probably not for me. ]]> 2020-08-03 18:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668282045 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668285407 When I joined my learning community at SJDC, I developed friendships with other Black girls that looked like me and I gained opportunities to network.]]> 2020-08-03 18:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668285407 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668287811 In the Fall of 2017, a semester after I was kicked out of UOP, I enrolled in my local community college, San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC). There I became apart of a learning community for Black students called the AFFIRM Program, where I took my first Black Studies courses and had my first Black counselors/professors.]]> 2020-08-03 18:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668287811 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668290209 Two of my amazing mentors are SF State alums! They encouraged me to apply to SFSU since it was close enough to home, yet far enough away to get to live on my own..]]> 2020-08-03 18:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668290209 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668292998 I was admitted into San Francisco State as an Economics major, which was my original major at UOP, for Spring 2019 admission. I finally had the chance to move and experience a new place outside of Stockton, CA.]]> 2020-08-03 18:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668292998 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668297333 I finally became comfortable in my surroundings at SF State. I joined various clubs and organizations, like Black Student Union, African Student Association, Muslim Student Association, etc.]]> 2020-08-03 18:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668297333 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668298587 After being exposed to Black Studies in community college, I was interested in learning everything there was to know about myself and my ancestors. I realized that the reason I did so poorly at my previous institution was because it provided NO opportunities for me to learn about my history. It was very Eurocentric and provided little to no support for Black students to thrive. SFSU did. During my first week of classes at SFSU, I switched my major to Africana Studies.]]> 2020-08-03 18:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668298587 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668306775 I became the official mini of my mentor, as she graduated from SFSU with a Black Studies major as well. She was involved in so much during her time on-campus, including serving as the Chair of the BSU.]]> 2020-08-03 18:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668306775 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668308468 Right before I started my second semester at SFSU, I was hired on as Residential Life Student Leader as a Resident Assistant for upper-division/transfer communities. I served as a resource and on-campus guide for my residents who were either continuing students at SFSU, or newly-admitted transfer students.]]> 2020-08-03 18:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668308468 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668311168 I was also appointed at the College of Ethnic Studies Representative for the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors. This gave me the opportunity to learn more about the history of our campus and strengthen my advocacy skills when it comes to representing a population of students.]]> 2020-08-03 18:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668311168 niatransfermentor https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668314862 Now, coming into my last semester of Undergrad, I am READY to GO! I will be graduating December, but will still be at SFSU as a graduate student. I am EXCITED to see what the future holds and how my experience through higher ed can inspire others!]]> 2020-08-03 18:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/niatransfermentor/an6o1so4no222pia/wish/668314862