Student Testimonials

Read more about the impact that Navigating Cal has had on students' personal and academic lives.

Nav2Cal is a big diverse community. It truly feels like I found my family in this community. There are many students and mentors that come from different backgrounds and races that go through so much yet we all relate or face similar problems. I feel like I could truly be myself and never feel judged within the Nav2Cal space.
Nav2Cal 2021 Student Fellow
Nav2Cal for me is a safe place where I learned to embrace myself as a first generation, low income, and undocumented student. The help I have received in Nav2Cal is help I have never received anywhere else which is why I value this program so much.
Nav2Cal 2022 Student Fellow
I learned how to not be ashamed of myself, how ask for help and communicate with people around me, how to tell my story and embrace who I am, how to look for resources, and how to navigate the difficult process of the college application.
Nav2Cal 2022 Student Fellow
Nav2Cal has not only taught me organization skills and helped me with my college applications but I also built a community with everyone here in Nav2Cal. I received support with PIQ’s, scholarships, advice, and anything else. I have developed better writing skills and communication skills. We all hear each other out and listen to each others stories and celebrate our successes together as a whole. Overall a welcoming program and the best support I have received throughout my entire high school years.
Nav2Cal 2022 Student Fellow
To me, Nav2Cal means an environment where I can not only share my problems without hesitation but also get valid advice and encouragement. This is a trustworthy place with trustworthy people where it feels safe to be in, both mentally and physically.
Nav2Cal 2021 Student Fellow
Nav2Cal is full of amazing, supportive people who just want the best for you! Their motives and ideas is what must be reached out to a wider audience if we want to make the world a better place.
Nav2Cal Fellow (WCCUSD Class of 2020)