My Citrus Story- Anneliese Trujillo
As if they are now, and later they shall be.
When I graduated from Covina High in 2007, my 2.6 GPA showed how I hadn’t focused on academics. I knew something in my life needed to change. The thought of attending a community college was not appealing, but I knew it was the smartest decision I could make — both academically and financially. It has turned out to be the best decision of my life.
When I entered Citrus College, my goal was to simply take the required classes and transfer as soon as possible. When I started participating in campus organizations, I adjusted my plans. I developed a passion for campus life, becoming vice president of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor society as well as secretary of the Associated Students of Citrus College student government board. Later I joined Psi Beta, Phi Theta Kappa, and the Latina Leadership Network. I also got a job at the Learning Center and Math Success Center.
As I became more involved, my grades improved markedly until I was making the President’s and Dean’s lists every semester, eventually becoming a finalist for Citrus's "Woman Of the Year" in 2010. My crowning achievement was being awarded the 2010 Latina Leadership Network Scholarship.
The relationships that I have forged at Citrus have already proved invaluable. One of my counselors recommended an internship I received at the Department of Labor in April 2010. Soon I will transfer to Cal Poly Pomona as a sociology and communications major. I am excited to see what my future holds — and hopeful I can make a difference in others’ lives.
Thank you Citrus College for changing my life and inspiring me to leave this world a better place.
My Citrus Story is funded in part by grants supporting the College Success program, and has been developed in cooperation with the Citrus College Foundation and the Citrus College Board of Trustees. Copyright © 2010, Citrus College
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