Yanel Fregoso

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

First-Generation College graduate means "Resilience" to me.

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

My proudest moment from my time at UCSD is graduating this quarter.

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

I want to extend my gratitude to my intermediate and extended family for their sacrifices and support. I also extend my appreciation for my community at OASIS including my friends, coworkers, and mentees. I am thankful for the rest of the friends I made throughout my journey at UCSD. You all became my support system.

• Who are the staff, faculty or mentors who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

I am grateful for the love from my mentors and team at OASIS, CAPS, and CARE at SARC. And thank you for the support from the faculty and staff at Revelle College, Human Development Sciences, and Education Studies.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

My goals I hope to accomplish after graduating involve volunteering, working, and serving my community before I apply to graduate school.

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Cohort 2015 Member

Student Retention & Success Programs

• OASIS - SummerBridge

• OASIS - TRIO Student Support Services Program