Educational Opportunity Program at Sonoma State University

"EOP has given me extra help and guidance in furthering my education and helping me chose the correct pathways and career paths."

Edward Rosas, Freshman, Pre-Nursing, Red Bluff, California

"Once I stepped foot on Sonoma State’s campus, I fell in love. The community and staff made me feel welcome. Their housing is a home-sweet-home type of vibe on campus."

Ellie Anguiano, Junior, Biology, Long Beach, California

"As a first-generation college student, I was scared, but EOP helped me overcome that fear. I can truly say EOP is like a family to me."

Jacqueline Saldaña-Pimentel, Junior, Undeclared, Napa, California

"I chose to attend Sonoma State because I enjoy the close knit community on the campus and the great staff and faculty that goes above and beyond to help every student."

Michelle Aung, Senior, Human Development, Martinez, California

"I came on a college tour my sophomore year of high school and told myself this was the school for me. I fell in love with the environment and nature surrounding the campus."

Estefania Rodriguez, Junior, Early Childhood Studies, Richmond, California

"EOP has helped me build new relationships, find new friends, and has given me many opportunities to succeed at Sonoma State."

Olivia Sanchez, Freshman, Kinesiology, Scotia, California

"During Summer Bridge, I meet amazing people and staff members who were so helpful and were always there for me whenever I needed help."

Lisa Lam, Freshman, Psychology, Bay Point, California

"The Summer Bridge Orientation was essential to prepare me for the quality of student I needed to become in order to succeed at Sonoma State."

Josue Moreno, Freshman, Kinesiology, Fortuna, California

"I chose SSU because of the campus size and residence halls. EOP helped find my place at SSU."

Jada McClure, Sophomore, Political Science, Sacramento, California

"I have a lot of amazing resources such as advisors and Summer Bridge leaders who are always able to help me answer all my questions!"

Ruben Fuentes, Freshman, Undeclared, Calistoga, California

"EOP helped me navigate my way through my first two years at Sonoma State as well as help me return from studying abroad from Seoul, South Korea during the pandemic."

Gloria Mejia, Senior, Sociology, Azusa, California

"I chose SSU because it really stood out to me. Beautiful campus and the nice people. EOP has been the best thing that happened to me as a first-generation college student."

Lamont Paxton, Sophomore, Business, Los Angeles, California

"I was told to take a semester off. Do you know what EOP did? They took the time to get to know me, my goals, and my struggles. They found resources that helped me grow as an individual and as a student."

Roxette Mae Isidro, Senior, American Multicultural Studies, San Francisco, CA

My sister wanted me to attend SSU and EOP because of how much they help students into college.

Gurkirat Sandhu, Sophomore, Business Administration, American Canyon, CA

"EOP helped me develop my community before school even started, which I believe has helped motivate me to continue my education at SSU."

Madison Tinsley, Senior, Anthropology, Walnut Creek, CA

"I chose SSU because of the great accounting program there was and the beautiful campus.EOP has helped me by surrounding me with a very supportive group such as my EOP advisor."

Jonathan Juarez Dominguez, Sophomore, Business, Rohnert Park, CA

"I loved the campus and how small it was. Summer Bridge confirmed it for me. The support that was offered in workshops, and the EOP Team made me feel at home."

Abigail Barnabas, Freshman, Undeclared , Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

"EOP has provided me with many useful resources and has supported everything I have encountered throughout my time at SSU."

Ricardo Rodriguez, Senior, Communications & Spanish, East Palo Alto, CA

"During Summer Bridge, despite it being virtual, I was provided with lots of resources that can make my 4 years at SSU fly smoothly, as well as with this semester being online."

Brenda Guzman Hernandez, Freshman, Psychology, Bay Point, CA

"I wasn't in EOP's at NVC, so when I found out I got into EOP I felt like I won the golden ticket. EOP has helped me with many opportunities from finding new jobs, friends, and thinking about Grad School."

Juan Garcia , Senior, Psychology, Napa, CA

"One of my favorite things about SSU is the community here, which is strongly credited to my EOP family. My number one recommendation in someone looking to make Sonoma feel like home is to try everything."

Samma Fuller, Junior, Economics, Crescent City, CA

"I chose SSU because I had visited the campus before and I liked the atmosphere of the campus. EOP has helped a lot because it's given me a lot of resources that I wouldn't have found on my own."

Gianlucca Alejos, Freshmen, Electrical Engineering , Richmond, CA

"The support I have received from the EOP department is the reason why I have come so far in my college career. Their dedication to helping me is multifaceted and they are the pillars to my resiliency and excellence."

Jennifer Oliveros Reyes, Senior , Sociology & Spanish, San Francisco, CA

"To anyone that is a first gen student and needs a reason feel free to reach out to EOP, regardless if your in the program or not, these incredible people are more than willing to do anything to ensure your success."

Bryan Avina, Senior, Sociology & Spanish, Calistoga, CA

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

Andrea Lopez, Sophomore, Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies, Rohnert Park, CA

"I look at EOP as a second family for me to go to. EOP has always had my back when it comes to advising and when you need someone to talk to"

Alex Grandison, Sophomore, Psychology & Spanish, Sacramento, CA

"I encourage everyone to do: speak to their EOP advisor, they are there to help guide and support you. They want what is best both in and outside of school."

Marisabel Flores, Sophomore, Biology, Santa Rosa, CA

"I encountered a roadblock my Freshman year and I was ready to drop out of SSU. I walked into my advisor's office feeling defeated and disappointed, I walked out of that office more motivated than ever to complete my college career."

Javier Mendoza, Senior, Spanish & Psychology, Santa Rosa, CA

"EOP has helped me so much throughout these difficult times we are in. They properly guide you through everything which releases a lot of stress off your shoulders."

Karla Cortez, Freshman, Chemistry, Santa Rosa, CA

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