Geno Sesate

He/Him/His

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

Making my family proud.

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

Graduating.

• What advice do you have for current or future first-generation students?

It's all work, don't overthink it or stress yourself out. It's all about putting in the time. You got this.

• 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?

Mostly my mother, father, and my brother. They all encouraged me to keep moving on and putting in the work.

• 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?

Thank you to all of my professors for putting up with me showing up 3 to 10 minutes late, and also thank you Dr. Pickett for being a wonderful lab professor, I forgot to fill out your CAPES I'm sorry, but absolutely my favorite professor.

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

Get a pet snake, after that I'll figure it out.