Sahira Lorenzo

Major: Chemistry

My name is Sahira Lorenzo, I am a first-generation college student, born and raised in Oxnard. I grew up in a culturally enriched environment by hard working-parents who immigrated to this place to give my siblings and I a better life. Thanks to their support and their values I knew that going to college would be an important milestone to have. Although hardships were presented and there was a lot unknown, I am happy to say, it was worth it. Now here I am a junior at CSU Channel Islands pursuing my degree in Chemistry and working as a STEM Outreach Assistant. I have gained enormous support from peers, faculty, and advisors. I am grateful to have arrived at a university, which I now consider my second home.

Even prior to attending high school I knew the importance of education because in my family, I was always told that it is a pathway to a better life. So, upon arriving to my high school that was my mindset, to arrive at a university and pursue a career I love. It wasn’t until my junior and senior year where I found that specific career I enjoy. Thank