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<- ME (This is my second home)

I think this was a very rewarding experience. I learned a lot about myself as well as my peers. Since I was a young girl, I didnt want to move away from home...and living in the UVA is definately a new experience. I thought it was going to be hard being far away from my mom...but it wasnt. My mom is very proud of me, and I strive harder for the well being of both of us. I am an only child as well, so sharing and doing things on my own is different. I see a responsible side of me now. I have been doing my homework, and the maintaining the mentality that school comes first. I believe with this mentality ill be able to get by my freshman year of college.

Another insight that I learned about myself is im not afraid of math anymore. I know it seems dumb, but math used to scare me. At the begginning I wasnt to sure about the whole math requirements and thought it was going to be my set back. But now I understand the concept and by doing homework and paying attention in class, I know I will be able to pass the requirement. :)

One of the major challeges I am scared to face is becoming overwhelmed. I dont work well under pressure or if the dead line is near. I have been trying not to procrastinate, but hey it happens sometimes. I know if I use the Math lab or the writing center, I will be okay. I could finish homework at school before I come back home.

Another major challege I am worried about is money. I know I have the scholarship and I was also fortunate enough to get work studies. But I still worry about budgeting everything out and making it out on my own. I cant be asking my mom for money, because back home we arent financially stable. So, I know I have to keep budgeting like I have been. And always stay on track financially. I plan on logging all of my expenses in and keeping a savings account. I also plan on paying for school and all my books first before buying unnecessary things. :)

But in the end its all good. And I am glad im attaining this school.

Introduction Letter

My names Daisy Salinas. And I am currently living in UVA, which is located in San Marcos, California. The place I consider home is Los Angeles, California. I am about 110 miles away from home. I really miss my mother and my boyffriend William :) But I really like the feeling of being independent, and responsible for my own actions. I knew for a fact I was going to attained college some day. I just never knew I would be moving so far away from home. The reason why I am attending CSUSM is because Pathways In Education made it possible for me to live the college experience. I won a four year scholarship to attend this college, and I love it! Its not at huge campus, and I heard they had a real good psychology program I could attend. I plan on getting a psychology major in four years. Throughout all of high school I was a mentor and a peer counselor. All these programs lead me up to becoming close to my best friend, Mrs. Brard. I learned so much about myself with her, and I realized this is what I wanted to do. I wanted to become a counseling psychologist. The person who probably influences me the most must be my mother. She is a single mother, and she is making it on her own. She has been going to school since I can remember and trying to make it farther in life. Other than school, there are many other things that I like doing. For example, I love to dance. I have been dancing since I was in the 4th grade. Another thing I am very passionate about is swimming. I have been in meets for about a year. Last but not least, I love to read. This is something most people don’t know about me because im always living life so fast paste. But if I have time. Ill just sit down and read a good book. Now that I am on my own, my biggest fear in college is to become overwhelmed and not pass all the requirements I need this first year of college. But I know the CREW is there for me, as well as my new friends in summer bridge. Now that I am starting college I can begin to dream big. I see myself graduating in four years, and hopefully working with children in the field of psychology. I know the future holds a lot of wonderful days, months, and years to come. PEACE & LOVE