Meet the Peer Navigators

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• MajorChemistry (Pre-Dentistry)
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Angel is an Alexander Hamilton alum. His advice for new students: Sometimes you may feel as if you are not progressing fast enough for your career, whether it be taking classes or transferring. Do not worry, everyone works at a different pace. Focus and continue working on your goals for your career step-by-step.

Top Transfer School: UCLA - Let’s go Bruins!

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• MajorStatistics
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Angel is a Bravo Medical Magnet High alum. His advice for new students: Stay up to date with all your assignments!

Top Transfer Schools: UCLA or UC Davis – a future Bruin or Aggie!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorChemical Engineering
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Catalina is a Ronald Reagan High School alum. Her advice for new students: Don't be afraid to be the first one to reach out to people! You will always be surprised in the amazing people you can meet if you take the first step.

Top Transfer Schools: UCLA or UC Irvine – a future Bruin or Anteater!

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• MajorComputer Science
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Jaime is an ITESM School (in Mexico) alum. His advice for new students: Stay organized with your classes, activities, and goals. Reach out for any help you may need, you're not alone!

Top Transfer Schools: Stanford or LMU – a future Cardinal or Lion!

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• MajorEnvironmental Science
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Jorge is a New Open World Academy alum. His advice to new students: Know when to take a break to avoid burnout and enjoy life.

Top Transfer Schools: UC Santa Barbara or UC Santa Cruz – a future Gaucho or Banana Slug!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorAerospace Engineering
• SMC Area of InterestSTEM

Melissa is a Burbank High School alum. Her advice for new students: Attend office hours with professors as a new student. The professors at SMC are always happy to make sure you succeed in their class. They are also great at informing you of some of the resources that can help you in the class.

Top Transfer Schools: UC San Diego or UC Irvine – a future Triton or Anteater!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBusiness Administration
• SMC Area of InterestBusiness

Cece is a Five Keys Charter alum. Her advice for new students: Don’t sell yourself short by not using all the resources you are given.

Top Transfer Schools: Tuskeegee or Fisk University – a future Tiger or Bulldog!

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• MajorBusiness Administration
• SMC Area of InterestBusiness

Daniel is a RFK High alum. His advice for new students: Stay on your toes, you never know when the opportunity you've been looking for will present itself!

Top Transfer Schools: UC Berkeley or UC Davis – a future Bear or Aggie!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBusiness Management
• SMC Area of InterestBusiness

Jazzmyn is a Van Nuys High alum. Her advice for new students: Never be afraid to ask for help or go that extra mile in order for you to understand completely. Asking multiple questions about even the simplest things lets the teacher know you’re listening and can be the difference between a low and a high score.

Top Transfer School: UC Berkeley - Let's go Cal!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBusiness/Marketing
• SMC Area of InterestBusiness

Her advice for new students: Set goals, make a plan, and organize yourself to be a successful student. Don't hesitate to ask and reach out for help if you're struggling in your classes.

Top Transfer Schools: Cal State-LA or CSU-Dominguez Hills - a future Golden Eagle or Toro!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBusiness Administration
• SMC Area of InterestBusiness

Sophia is a Granada Hills Charter alum. Her advice for new students: Never be afraid to ask for help, as there is always people there to support you and be at your aid.

Top Transfer School: CSU Northridge or USC – a future Matador or Trojan!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorNursing
• SMC Area of InterestHealth & Wellness

Ashley is a Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High alum. Her advice for new students: Don’t commit to more than you can handle.

Top Transfer School: CSU Long Beach or CSU Fullerton - a future Elbee or Titan!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorCognitive Science
• SMC Area of InterestHealth & Wellness

Dalia is a Instituto Chapultepec alum (Jalisco, MX). Her advice for new students: See this stage of your life as a time to truly get to know yourself, and take advantage of all the resources SMC has to offer you!

Top Transfer School: SDSU or UT Austin – a future Warrior or Bevo!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBiology
• SMC Area of InterestHealth & Wellness

Elizabeth is a LACES alum. Her advice for new students: Don't compare your progress to other students. We all learn at a different pace, and that's okay.

Top Transfer School: UCLA or UC Irvine – a future Bruin or Anteater!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorBiology (Pre-Med)
• SMC Area of InterestHealth & Wellness

Kate is a Katella High alum. Her advice to new students: The shift between high school and college is a drastic change. Coming into college you will have a lot free time considering you will only go to school for a couple of hours a week. Although this may be the case, it is important to remember to maintain a balance between your school life, social life, and time for yourself. Furthermore, do not hesitate to ask for help; we are here for you!

Top Transfer School: USC or Chapman University– a future Trojan or Panther!

• PronounsShe/Her/Hers
• MajorGeneral Science
• SMC Area of InterestHealth & Wellness

Wendy is a Santee Education Complex High alum. Her advice for new students: Everyone goes at their pace, don’t be discouraged by others.

Top Transfer School: UC San Diego or CSU Los Angeles – a future Triton or Eagle!