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During the beginning of my senior year of high school, school seemed practically nonexistent. College applications were the only important thing, especially since I had my heart set on a nursing school that I’d fantasized about attending my whole life.  

Surprisingly, that school was not ����ֱ�� University of California.

I had never even heard of ����ֱ��! But when my mom and I “randomly” happened upon a small college in the middle of a quiet neighborhood on what was supposedly a “spontaneous” day trip to Marin County, I was intrigued. After perusing the website and attending several information sessions about the nursing program, my intrigue quickly turned into a compelling desire to attend ����ֱ��. Forget the school I had my heart set on: I now wanted to go to one school and one school only. And I have never doubted my decision for a second. 

Why Did I Choose ����ֱ�� University of California?

From the beginning, I recognized that ����ֱ�� would have a vested interest in my future and my well being. I sought to attend a university that would be willing and eager to connect me with opportunities and people who would help me achieve my goals. I wanted to go to a university that would gain just as much from my attendance as I would gain by attending. I wanted to be able to create change and leave a mark. Because of cultural clubs like the Black Student Union, and the Associated Students of ����ֱ�� University, I knew that I could get my voice heard to help shape my own college experience. 

When it came to shaping my college experience, I admired how ����ֱ�� works on an individual in their entirety by not focusing solely on the educational aspect of a college experience. With classes, programs, events, and outings that allowed for students to familiarize themselves with the “adult world,” I felt like I would have the ability to grow and learn a lot as an individual in all areas. However, I also wanted a university willing to catch me with open arms if I fell. I knew that ����ֱ�� would do just that if I ever needed it, with services such as tutoring, and mental health resources. 

Information ����ֱ��s and Open Houses

Lastly, attending various information sessions and open houses allowed me to meet and interact with other prospective Penguins. As we toured classrooms and the nursing simulation labs, I could see these individuals as my classmates. Pieces kept falling into place as I became friends with those I had met, and I knew that if I chose to attend ����ֱ��, I would show up to my first day of class and recognize at least a few people. And I did!
 
As I’m now beginning my third year at ����ֱ�� University of California, I think back to college decision day when I accepted ����ֱ��’s offer. I had no idea what was ahead of me, no idea of the memories that I would make, the lessons I would learn, and the people I would come to call my best friends. I am so fortunate to have had a fantastic college experience thus far, and I am lucky to have had that experience at ����ֱ�� University of California. 

Hannah Roitman is a Nursing major with a minor in Spanish. She expects to graduate in 2022. 

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