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Estrella Ortiz Barriga

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Bio

Hello! I am a 22-year-old first-generation college student. My parents came to The United States when I was five years old. That was the moment I became an immigrant and a daughter of immigrants. I lived here most of my childhood until my parents moved back to Mexico. I left my home country once I turned eighteen to pursue my higher education and career here in California. Moving to a different country without my family, especially my siblings, has been challenging. I want my younger siblings to have someone to look up to, as they are my motivation to keep going. Growing up and with my life hardships and experiences, I realized I wanted a forensics career. In my senior year of high school, I would get excited whenever I had my health class because my teacher was very passionate about her class, which made me want to learn more, leading me to like clinical laboratory. I aim to transfer to CSU Sacramento to earn my bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory. I also want to get my CLS license to work in forensic research. I recently studied abroad in Italy for a semester. It made me open my eyes to new cultures and the desire to keep exploring the world. I am grateful that I had this opportunity. It has helped me see the world in a new light and appreciate it. It also made me realize that we, as North Americans, aren't that different from everyone else. I have always liked learning about the world around me, so this experience truly helped me a lot.

Education

Riverside City College

Associate's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Chemistry
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Criminology
    • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Clinical laboratory scientist

    • Cashier

      Jack in The Box
      2021 – 2021
    • Baker

      Sam's Club
      2021 – 2021
    • Cashier/Sales Floor/Fitting Room/SPS

      Ross Inc.
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Outreach Student Aide

      Riverside City College
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2013 – 20163 years

    Research

    • Psychology, General

      Riverside City College — Research member
      2022 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      CEA CAPA — Student Ambassador
      2023 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Red Cross Club
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering