Recent content by Salma

My aunt asked: “When are you going to a real college?” I said: “This is a real college.” She didn't say anything. She didn't understand. I'm not staying because I'm scared. I'm not scared of big schools. I'm not scared of leaving. I'm staying because I'm not done. I'm staying for the...

I was going to transfer. I was done with community college. Then my professor asked if I wanted to help with her research. On water quality in the Bay. I said yes. I didn't know what I was saying yes to. I learned how to test water. How to collect samples. How to label vials. How to store them...

I walked into the UCSB housing office with nothing. No appointment. No hope. Just a question: “What do I do if I don't have anywhere to live?” The woman behind the desk didn't look surprised. She said: “You're not the first.” She gave me a list. Four pages. Sublets. Room shares. Students going...

I'm at Santa Barbara City College and planning to transfer to UCSB for environmental studies. A student review said: “SBCC has a strong transfer agreement with UCSB. Many of my friends transferred smoothly.” Another said: “The transfer center is helpful. They know exactly what classes you need.”...