Name: Michelle
Hometown: Hayward
Degrees: A.A., Psychology (2015)
Future Plans: California State University – Chico

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
Being a member of the Chabot College women’s basketball team, winning the 2015 CCCAA Women’s Basketball State Champion, and transferring to a university with a scholarship.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
Coach Mark Anger was my coach, but he also assisted me with job opportunities, and made sure that I was on track to graduation.

What are your plans for the future?
My plan is to earn an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then go on to a masters program, and become a child psychologist.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
I have the gift of helping others. I love to give back, especially to kids in the community, whether it’s in the classroom, or getting involved with sports and outdoor activities.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Work! Never give up on anything. With hard work and effort, anything is possible.

Name: Seth
Hometown: Hayward
Degrees: A.A., Radio & Television Broadcasting
A.S., Automotive Technology-Chassis
A.S., Automotive Technology-BMW Manufacture Training (2015)
Future Plans: Moving to Maui to start a dream job

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
I became a qualified mechanic with degrees and certifications.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
My auto instructor Mr. Steven Small most assisted me by always taking time to answer my questions with helpful examples.

What are your plans for the future?
Moving to Maui with my wife and baby to work on a sustainable bamboo farm as a mechanic.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
II have the super strength to stay up late doing homework, while working, and raising a child.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Follow your passion, see a counselor about what classes you need, then reconsider your passion.

Name: Kate
Hometown: Union City
Degrees: A.A., Political Science
A.A., International Studies (2015)
Future Plans: Transferring to University of California – Los Angeles

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
My English language skills improved. As someone who was born in another country–––Meycauayan City, Bulacan, Philippines–––it was important to improve my English reading and writing skills.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
Professor Jane Wolford kept pushing me to try my hardest and kept telling me to have faith in myself.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
I don’t have any super power. I just do my best to help others.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Follow your heart. If you desire something–––do it!

Name: Laurina
Hometown: Castro Valley
Degrees: A.A., Business (2017)
Future Plans: Earn a business degree at the University of California Berkeley

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
After my first semester here, I earned a 4.0 GPA, and won the Peter Sategna Veterans Scholarship ($5,000). Completing college seems to be within reach, more than ever before.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
All of my professors have gone above and beyond to ensure that I understand the material and that I succeed in my classes. Ms. Rozen Bondoc with the Chabot College Veterans Office guarantees that I use my veteran’s benefits to the maximum extent possible.

What are your plans for the future?
To earn a business degree, work for a Fortune 500 company, and assist fellow veterans in pursuing their dreams.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
Because of my military career, I am extremely disciplined and motivated. I remain positive when things are tough and I utilize every resource Chabot College offers to ensure my success. I will continue to encourage fellow veterans and other students to never give up.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Never give up on your dreams, regardless of how difficult it can be. Nothing in life that is valuable is easy to obtain.

Name: Alfredo
Hometown: San Francisco
Degrees: A.A., Liberal Studies (2015)
Future Plans: Transferring to University of California – Berkeley

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
My father was able to see me graduate with honors and transfer to a prestigious university.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
It would be unfair to credit only one person. My success here at Chabot College was possible with the help I received from professors, counselors, faculty, advisors, and my fellow students.

What are your plans for the future?
I bring leadership and teamwork know-how. Without a team, I am powerless.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
I plan to major in business administration and grow my family’s business. Through the business, I want to make a positive impact on the community, specifically, in education.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Ask questions and be proactive. Do not fall short of your dreams and goals because you did not know or do enough. There are many resources at Chabot College to help you succeed. All you have to do is ask and act.

Name: Damonte
Hometown: Oakland
Degrees: A.A., Sociology (2015)
Future Plans: Transferring to Prairie View A&M

What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
I was able to use my education to make it out of the Bay Area, and become a student at a university.

Name the person at Chabot who most assisted you while you were studying here?
Mr. Art Barboza assisted me with everything. From knowing that I should sit in front of the class, to helping me with books and supplies–––he made sure that I was mentally ready for college.

What are your plans for the future?
My plan is to earn my bachelors degree in criminal justice, and to join the field of law enforcement, so I can protect young Black males like myself.

What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
My super power is that I can feel other people’s energy–––good or bad–––when I talk to them, have eye contact, or shake their hands.

What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Don’t focus on what’s going on right now. Think about the bigger picture. Education is a journey.