Hello! My name is Jorge Güitrón, and I’m humbled to be your Summer Adviser. I am a proud East San José native and first-generation, Mexican-American college graduate of the University of California, Berkeley ‘20 where I earned two Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Ethnic Studies, as well as a proud community college transfer from De Anza College '17.
Fun facts about me:
I can speak 3 languages: English, Español, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain
I've traveled to 8 countries!
I look forward to supporting you through whichever mode of communication works best for you! Text, e-mail, 1:1, or virtual office hours. I also encourage you to join our weekly webinars to help you get the most out of your college experience! Please review all the tools available on this website!
Questions about the next steps required for enrolling? Confused about the orientation steps? Want to confirm that you are all set? Parents/Guardians are welcomed!
1:1 appointments full? Didn't get a chance to schedule a 1:1? Just drop into my virtual office hours! Parents/Guardians are welcomed!
Mon-Fri: 3-4pm
Don't miss important deadlines! Join the Remind group by going to LINK.
Replying to my weekly emails and text messages
Scheduling 1:1 meetings
Dropping in on my office hours
Attending weekly College Success Webinars!
Attend our weekly college success webinars! We will review relevant and important topics that will help you start college on the right track!
Thursdays: 11am-12pm (June 10th - July 29th)
Check email - calendar invitation with zoom details.
As college alumni, each college adviser has a list of things we wish we knew before we started our jouney in higher education. Check out our webinar to learn about how to start on the right foot!
Transitioning to college can call for some difficult conversations with parents/family! Learn tips on how to communicate this new transition to our families using boundaries and healthy communication.
Learn about the best practices you can use for self care in college!
Learn about how to find, build and create community when you get to college through tips and experiences from your DCAC college adviser!
It's important to advocate for yourself in college! You will always be your biggest advocate so listen in on how to build those skills to be successful!
Learn about how to maximize your resources in college and tips on how to navigate your finances as an adult!
Check out the recording and learn about imposter syndrome in college and tips on how you can navigate it throughout your college career!
WILL I FIT IN? WILL I SUCCEED?
YOU have everything you need to be successful in college! Over the years, you have learned to be resourceful, take advantage of opportunities and preserve despite any challenge. Graduating from college will be challenging, but you have to get through the HARD to reach your academic, career, and personal goals. It is important to remember that success is more likely (and a better experience) when you are in the community! Dedicate time and energy to finding YOUR PEOPLE! Attend club meetings, participate in student events and say hello to a new person every day! You absolutely BELONG in college, but it will take commitment, focus, and support! You can do it! You can start by researching student organizations and resources on your school website and by following your campus and student groups on social media.
Make a copy of the google document below!