Meet Our Students

AvenueB to Conclude After Four Years of Transformative Support for Transfer Students

Being a Resource

How has AvenueB helped you?

"AvenueB is ultimately responsible in my growth and opportunities of connecting with other individuals of the same interest. AvenueB connected me with my amazing mentor who has became my outlet of connecting with other professionals, as well as being the person that I can talk to for when I need that support. AvenueB provided personal tutoring whenever asked for, and the opportunity to attend the ASBMB 2022 Annual conference." - Manuel Gutierrez
"From the first meeting I was indulged in a community that felt not only comfortable but inspiring. With that extra support such as free tutoring and counseling, I always felt comfortable pushing myself beyond my limits with my academics. The resources felt endless, from the VIP Program to mock interviews I felt more prepared for post graduation. My confidence was also built with having mentors and leadership positions. My experience at UC Davis would not have been as fruitful without AvenueB." - Clarissa Im
"AvenueB has been the best thing that has happened to me since I came to UC Davis. The program is run by hardworking and wonderful staff who sincerely care about your success. I was able to make life-long friends and we all worked together to ensure everyone's success. On top of everything, I learned so much about the different resources offered by the University and improved my public speaking skills. There were some hardships that arose, and I knew that my AvenueB family was there to support me" - Aron Kishore
"AvenueB has helped develop my academic career by supplementing my education with tutoring, research experience, and mentorship. Having the opportunity to be sent to a conference in Philadelphia also helped me narrow down which career path I would like to take and furthered my understanding of science-based research and all it entails." - Jude Farhat
"Avenue B has helped me tremendously. In specific it has provided me with the confidence to succeed by introducing me to the amazing resources on campus while also providing me support through encouragement, workshops, and an amazing cohort. As for my professional endeavors Avenue B has introduced me to the types of careers that are out there in the world of biology that I never knew about or believed I could do. They have given me the tools to succeed through networking, speakers, & mentorship." - Jessica Solis

Advice from Our Students

What advice would you give to a future student?

"Doubt is another barrier to break, so don't let it overcome you." - Manuel Gutierrez
"If I could give one piece of advice to another student it would be not to be scared to say "yes" to any opportunity. This is because you'll never know if you don't try, and it could be the best decision you ever made." Clarissa Im
"Be kinder to yourself. All the cells in your body are constantly fighting to keep you alive, you are loved and need to give yourself a chance to breathe. Find the right balance for everything, and always find time to do the things you love. Surround yourself with people who are encouraging and continue to push for your dreams. There will always be obstacles, you just need to keep pushing and trying your very best to overcome them." - Aron Kishore
"No matter how many times you fall into feeling like an imposter, it's important to get back up again and understand that you deserve to be where you are and you belong the same every other person in that room belongs." - Jude Farhat
"I would tell a future student that you are going to be okay, give yourself some grace and be kind to yourself. I know life may be really stressful right now but take a deep breath and know you are going to make it and everything will work out. You are so much stronger and more capable than you know. Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything. You are exactly where you are meant to be, embrace the uncertainty, and enjoy the present. You got this!" - Jessica Solis