Hello, there!
Welcome to my page! Here I share about myself and my experience studying and living in the United States.
ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Kennya; I am a 25-year-old girl born in the United States and raised in Mexico. I came to the United States at 18 years old for college. I attended California State University, Long Beach, for my undergraduate, and I am currently pursuing my master's degree in business administration at California State University Fullerton.During the four years of my undergraduate, I worked as a student assistant at my university, helping other students navigate college. I assisted with class enrollment and other office administration duties.After graduation, I took a gap year from school to work and travel. I worked in the healthcare setting for a year and traveled to Europe for a month.I am a curious soul for people and their unique stories. I love learning about people's passions and life experiences. My passions revolve around health & wellness, fashion, sports, and travel.
STUDYING IN THE U.S.
When I came to the United States, I first attended community college, a higher education institution offering short-term degrees and certificates. The community college allowed me to take classes for the first two years of my career at a lower cost than a 4-year university.After completing all my class requirements at the community college, I transferred to California State University Long Beach, where I spent two years completing my degree in health science with an emphasis in nutrition and dietetics. (The picture displayed on this page was the day of my graduation ceremony, where I received a research award for participating in the development of a nutrition curriculum for teenagers with autism spectrum disorder).If I could give an advice to anyone thinking of studying in the U.S., it would be to attend community college first and then transfer to a 4-year university. The community college will save you money and give you more flexibility with your class schedule.
NETWORKING
Making friends in a new school or country can be quite challenging, especially when your personality leans more toward introversion. However, networking in and outside college is very important - it can open the doors for job opportunities or career advancement.My most memorable moments during my undergraduate studies were the activities I was involved in outside the classroom, such as joining college clubs and organizations, participating in internships, and working a part-time job as a student assistant.Outside college, I also put myself "out there" to network. I joined a gym club and used apps to meet people. I also recently joined a run club, which has helped me stay motivated to exercise and experience a sense of community.
LIVING WITH ROOMMATES
Since I moved to the U.S., I have lived with roommates, and I can only say that it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have learned much more about different cultures, especially the Asian culture, since most of my previous roommates were Asian. Most importantly, I realized there are more similarities than differences in people from different backgrounds and ethnicities.
