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Estrella Ortiz Barriga

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Reading
  • Running
  • Movies And Film
  • Anime
  • Cleaning
  • Soccer
  • Cooking
  • Anatomy
  • Baking
  • Agriculture
  • YouTube
  • Architecture
  • Animals
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Beach
  • Biology
  • Coffee
  • Concerts
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Forensics
  • Italian
  • Fitness
  • Food And Eating
  • Volunteering
  • Travel And Tourism

Reading

  • Chick Lit
  • Action
  • Cookbooks
  • Fantasy
  • Folk Tales
  • Novels
  • Mystery
  • Science Fiction
  • Romance
  • Drama
  • Young Adult

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hello! I am a 22-year-old first-generation college student. My parents came to The United States when I was five years old. That was the moment I became an immigrant and a daughter of immigrants. I lived here most of my childhood until my parents moved back to Mexico. I left my home country once I turned eighteen to pursue my higher education and career here in California. Moving to a different country without my family, especially my siblings, has been challenging. I want my younger siblings to have someone to look up to, as they are my motivation to keep going. Growing up and with my life hardships and experiences, I realized I wanted a forensics career. In my senior year of high school, I would get excited whenever I had my health class because my teacher was very passionate about her class, which made me want to learn more, leading me to like clinical laboratory. I aim to graduate from CSU Sacramento in 2027 to earn my bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory. I recently studied abroad in Italy for a semester. It made me open my eyes to new cultures and the desire to keep exploring the world. I am grateful that I had this opportunity. It has helped me see the world in a new light and appreciate it. It also made me realize that we, as North Americans, aren't that different from everyone else. I have always liked learning about the world around me, so this experience truly helped me a lot.

Education

California State University-Sacramento

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
Minors:
  • Chemistry

Riverside City College

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Biology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Chemistry, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Criminology, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Cashier

    Restaurants · Jack in The Box

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Baker

    Wholesale · Sam's Club

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Cashier/Sales Floor/Fitting Room/SPS

    Retail · Ross Inc.

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Outreach Student Aide

    Outreach · Riverside City College

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Clinical laboratory scientist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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