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.

Life at Chapman University – a Dublin High Gael Becomes a Chapman Panther – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate and former Dublin Unified School District Board of Trustees Student Representative Katelyn Haubert shares her experiences at Chapman University, the value and benefits of living in a sorority, and how AP classes in high school has helped prepare her for the rigor of college.

Life at College of the Holy Cross – from Dublin Gaels to East Coast Crusaders – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate and DHS Gaels varsity football player Clint Jackman writes about moving thousands of miles away from home and the challenges of balancing collegiate athletics with college-level academics.

Life at the University of Chicago – from Dublin High School to Hyde Park – Dublin High School Class of 2012 valedictorian Andrew Song writes about moving to the windy city of Chicago to attend one of the world’s premier research institution – the home to many Nobel Laureates – the University of Chicago.

Life at Pace University: From Dublin High’s Little Theatre to the Manhattan Stage – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate Chris Harral talks to OneDublin.org about moving to Manhattan to pursue a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts – Acting degree), and how Dublin High’s Drama Program and regional theatre helped prepare him for the Big Apple.

Life at UC San Diego – from the Dublin Shield to the UCSD Guardian – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate Lauren Koa writes about transitioning from being Editor-in-Chief of the Dublin Shield to a contributing writer at UCSD’s newspaper (The Guardian), and what it’s like to pursue a degree in sunny San Diego.

Life at UC Berkeley – A Day in the Life of a Cal Bear – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate Tatum Wheeler shares how she selected UC Berkeley, joining a new sport (Cal Women’s Crew), describes a day in the life of a college freshman and provides practical advice to college freshman students and their parents.

Life at Santa Clara University – from Dublin Gaels to Silicon Valley Broncos – Dublin High School Class of 2012 graduate Annie McDonald writes about starting her college experience at SCU, where she discovered rugby, learned how to look after herself when sick, how Dublin High prepared her for college and why SCU is ranked #5 for having the most caring professors.

Life as an Orange at Syracuse University – From Dublin’s Number Hill to The Hill – Dublin High Class of 2012 graduate Chandler Bullock shares the experience of moving away from home in sunny California to the east coast in search of his college dream, and how moving away has taught him to be self-reliant and independent.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Life at UC Berkeley – from Dublin Gaels to Cal Bears – Dublin High graduate and City of Dublin Citizen of the Year Aslan Brown talks 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.

Life at the University of Nevada, Reno – From the Dublin Gaels to the Wolf Pack – Dublin High graduate Summer Benavidez talks about the transition from high school to college, how she overcame being homesick to enjoy her first year away from home, and busts some stereotypes about going to college near Reno.

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.