Life in College Series

OneDublin.org’s unique Life in College series includes articles written by recent Dublin High School graduates about their experiences in colleges across California and the US.  To contribute or recommend an article to include in this series contact us at onedublin@comcast.net.

Michelle Lee

Life at Harvard University: Michelle Lee on Choosing Crimson for College Colors – Dublin High Class of 2011 graduate, National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist and Valedictorian Michelle Lee writes about choosing between staying close to home and attending Stanford or moving across the country to join Harvard, about how Dublin High’s AP program prepared her for Harvard’s rigor and how she’s made extracurricular involvement in leadership and dance a part of her Harvard experience.

Emily Edlund

Becoming a University of Arizona Wildcat – From Dublin to Tucson – Dublin High Class of 2011 graduate Emily Edlund writes about how AP and honors classes at Dublin High prepared her for success in college, the value of getting involved in college life, and how going to school so far from home has helped her mature into an adult.

Ben Young

Life as a Cadet at West Point – From Dublin High School to the US Military Academy – Dublin High Class of 2011 Student Body President Ben Young writes about the transition from high school to military training, and how is experiences at Dublin High helped prepare him for the rigor and teaching methods at the US Military Academy at West Point.

Jamie Somerville

Life at UC San Diego – From Dublin High AP to Nanoengineering – Dublin High graduate Jamie Somerville talks about his first few months at UC San Diego, how Dublin High’s Advanced Placement (AP) program has helped him adjust to college-level courses and the benefits of getting involved in college life. Read more…

UCLA Scavenger Hunt

Life as a UCLA Bruin: Deanna Hong on Combining Art, Athletics and Academics – Dublin High graduate Deanna Hong writes about her decision to attend UCLA and the difficult choices she’s had to make to balance her love of art, athletics and academics. Read more…

Erik Wong

Life as a Piper at Hamline University - Dublin High graduate Erik Wong shares his story of finding a home at Hamline University after being recruited for the Piper’s football team, and how football and Hamline’s First Year Seminars have eased the transition from high school to college. Read more…

Cynthia Moore (left)

Life as a Vaquero at Santa Barbara City College – Dublin High graduate Cynthia Moore writes about the adjusting to a college environment where you are responsible for your schedule – and how getting involved in school activities enhances the college experience. Read more…

Ravali Reddy (left)

Life at Stanford University: Ravali Reddy on Choosing Cardinal for College Colors - Dublin High graduate Ravali Reddy shares her story of fulfilling a childhood dream – to attend Stanford University.  Ravali writes about how college provides terrific opportunities to participate in enriching activities despite the academic demands. Read more…

Sarah Wolfish

Life at Columbia University and JTS – from Dublin High to the Ivy League - Dublin High graduate Sarah Wolfish relates her experiences going to college in the Big Apple – and somehow finding time to enjoy New York City while completing a joint program at Columbia and JTS. Read more…

Kevin Cappa (right)

Life at UC Davis: From The Hills of Dublin to the Flats of Davis - Dublin High graduate Kevin Cappa writes about how college is different from high school – and how to approach the adjustment to college life.  Read more…

Melyssa Lloyd (right)

Life at Penn State – Going from a Gael to a Nittany Lion - Dublin High graduate Melyssa Lloyd shares her thoughts on getting involved in Penn State student government and a sorority to complement her academic experience. Read more…

Ann Kenney

Life at Sonoma State University – Fulfilling a Love of Music – Dublin High graduate Ann Kenney writes about how Dublin High School – and in particular three specific teachers – prepared her for pursuing a degree in music at Sonoma State university. Read more…

Veronica Rubio

Life at Carroll College – From Dublin Green to Montana Big Sky Country – Dublin High graduate Veronica Rubio writes about moving away from home to experience life in a small, Catholic college.

Aslan Brown

Life at UC Berkeley – from Dublin Gaels to Cal Bears – Dublin High graduate and City of Dublin Citizen of the Year Aslan Brown writes about surviving and thriving during his first semester at UC Berkeley, and how Dublin High’s AP program enabled his to earn 24 UC Berkeley credits from work completed during high school.

These are just a subset of the Dublin High alumni stories to be found on OneDublin.org. To contribute or recommend an article to include in this series contact us at onedublin@comcast.net.

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