Transfer Ambassador Alberto Mora

What are some accomplishments you have achieved at Cal State East Bay that you are most proud of thus far?
My three biggest accomplishments that I have achieved here while at Cal State East Bay would have to be: Becoming a Transfer Ambassador, Becoming a GANAS peer Mentor, and winning the Richard B. and Evelyn Whitman Rice Scholarship for History.

What is your favorite spot to study on campus?
My favorite spot to study in campus would have to be a small computer lab in the North Science building. Its usually always open and there are a couple of computer science majors in there. At first I thought that I wasn't allowed in there since I am not a STEM major student, but no really seemed bothered that I was there.

Hidden gem on campus?
A hidden gem on campus would have to be the Giant wooden chair donated by ASI. Its located by the Music building and the Theater building under the shade of some trees. Every once in a while you some some students sitting on it, taking pictures, or studying on it.

What was your biggest fear as a new transfer student?
My biggest fear of being a new transfer student was trying to familiarize myself with new professors, new people, and a new system in general. I had just gotten comfortable at Chabot College; I knew how to pick my classes, I knew where everything was, I knew which professors were cool and which were not. Coming to Cal State East Bay, I felt like I was back to square one.

What does being a Transfer Ambassador mean to you ?
Being a Transfer Ambassador means that I am the first person a prospective student (hopefully) sees when they come to CSUEB. I'm like their guardian angel who would help them on their journey to succeeding here at Cal State East Bay.

What is some advice or tips for incoming transfer students?
Some advice that I have for incoming transfer students is to really research everything that CSUEB has to offer. It is better to know about the clubs, organizations, and programs beforehand in order choose which ones you want to commit to before it's too late.

Do you work or have internships while at Cal State East Bay? On Campus or off campus?
While at Cal State East Bay, I worked two separate jobs. My off campus job was at a pizzeria where I worked 20-30 hours a week, mostly during the weekend. My other job is being a Transfer Ambassador for the Smooth Transitions program at CSUEB.

What do you love about Cal State East Bay?
What I love about East Bay is that there are always people here to help you. There are so many resources and opportunities here on campus that sometimes it feels like a bit too much, however, it's all in the spirit of helping you succeed. The staff and faculty here are amazing, and you really feel like everyone here at Cal State East Bay is looking out for your best interests.

The best I advice I received as an incoming transfer student was
The best advice that I received as an incoming transfer student would have to be to relax and pace yourself. Life is an endurance race, and you shouldn't sprint towards your goal if it means burning yourself out. I had a get-in/get-out mentality, but when I came here to Cal State East Bay, I decided to slow down and entrench myself in the student culture.

What are your plans after you graduate?
My immediate plans after I graduate would either go directly into a graduate program (preferably a school here in California), or take some time off and find a job, but ultimately go back to school later on.