Manuel Alonzo Barrios

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Manuel BarriosFor a student like me, it felt like a bunch of doors opened. Their resources (access to counseling, educational workshops, free printing, and a book loan program) provided me with tangible tools to succeed in my courses. No longer left to navigate the process alone, I thrived academically. In Fall 2017, EOPS announced a special EOPS Scholars pilot program to cultivate academic and personal growth in promising students demonstrating academic excellence. Knowing that taking advantage of opportunities helped me overcome barriers thus far, I applied and was selected as one of 20 students to receive supplemental assistance.

The advice from my counselors was invaluable, especially regarding conferences related to my career. I attended conferences such as UC Davis’ Pre-Health Conference, Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance (SUMMA) Conference, Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference (IYEC), and Medicos, Enfermeros, y Dentistas Para El Pueblo (MEDPEP) Conference. I was also privileged to be part of enrichment programs at UCLA like the Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) and the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP).

By making room for diverse learning opportunities and gaining a network of mentors, I acquired the knowledge and skills to reduce the disadvantages I began college with. I learned to recognize opportunities as they arose. I am grateful that programs like EOPS exist. They were the initial keys that lead to the doors of success, exposing me to the idea of succeeding in a holistic, well-rounded way. And I, understanding my role, took the initiative to walk through those doors, forging a path for my future with hard work and perseverance.

Sabrina S.

  • Transferred to University of California, Davis
  • Psychology major 

"Amazing experience, so much love & support!"

Raymond S.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Business Administration major

"Every choice you make makes you."

Viviane P.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Social Work major

“Fun, Helpful, Caring, Supportive, Connection, Knowledgeable” 

Loan N.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Digital Media Art major

“Helpful, caring, supportive, friendly, understanding and encouraging.”

Yue L.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Business Administration major

“Friendly, Meaningful, Helpful, Caring, Supportive, Responsible.”

Fennie H.

  • Transferred to University of California, Los Angeles
  • Physiological Sciences major

“Academic, emotional, and financial support/encouragement.”

Negin K.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Business Administration major

“Meaningful, Fun, Helpful, Caring, Supportive, Connection.”

Rachel C.

  • Transferred to University of California, Los Angeles
  • Sociology major

"impactful, informational, supportive, transformative, helpful, meaningful"

Halina L.

  • Transferred to University of California, Berkeley
  • Business Administration major

"Cultivating, Indispensable, Warmth, Growth, Equity, Gratitude" 

Lizette P.

  • Transferred to University of California, Davis
  • Animal Science major

"Motivating, Caring, Friendly, Accessible, Kind, Uplifting."

Kim N.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Pre-Nursing major

"Supportive, Helpful, Cooperative, Friendly, Caring, Profitable"

Minh C.

  • Transferred to University of California, Los Angeles
  • Biology major

"Helpful, Supportive, Communicative, Friendly, Kind, and Passionate"

Bethelihem G.

  • Transferred to University of California, San Diego
  • Public Health major

"Helpful, magnificent, caring, supportive, friendly and skillful"

Stephanie H.

  • Transferred to University of California, Davis
  • Communication Studies major

"Helpful, Supportive, Nice, Knowledge, Motivational, inspiring"

Johnny F.

  • Transferred to San José State University
  • Business Administration major

"Supportive, opportunity, caring, intriguing, interesting, unique."

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