Jade Flader

Transferred to CSU Northridge

Cinema and Television Arts – Film/Television Production major

EOPS/CARE has given me a chance to build strong relationships with counselors, who are always supportive of me. I personally feel that the one-to-one counseling encourages me to really work with the counselors. Aside from that, EOPS provides students with a clear agenda, which helps discipline the student to meet with counselors and attend check-ins. With the help from EOPS, I will be transferring to CSU Northridge for Film/TV Production, knowing that I will always have the support from the program.

After attaining a 4-year degree at CSU Northridge, I want to travel abroad and work with various filmmakers. The ultimate goal is to familiarize myself with international filmmaking in order for me to become an international film director. I really hope that the government will continue supporting EOPS. Due to budget cuts, many students are neglecting their education and if EOPS continues supporting these students, it will encourage more students to value education!

Trisha Howland

Transferred to CSU Fullerton

Art - Animation major

Overall, the EOPS program has been crucial to helping me achieve my educational goals in college through the use of their important financial contributions that otherwise I alone would not have been able to afford. The counseling they offer is also helpful in guiding students through their personal obstacles and educational goals. Their book vouchers covered most of my school materials, and especially as an art major, I could really appreciate that on a whim or in an emergency, EOPS would cover my art materials and tools within their budget for my classes each and every quarter. In my case, much of these materials will be carried with me even after my education and onto my career, and will serve as a reminder of how this state program has been an essential boost in my future success.

After my education is complete, my primary goal is to have a career and establishment in the artist market and mastery of character/concept design, arts, and animation. I plan to eventually work and build my name in the film industry with my flair in special effects make up, animation, and character and concept design.

As a Honors graduate, I think it would be important for EOPS to have a special sash for their members to show communities and schools that a state program has been fundamental towards students academic and educational success today.

Thank you once again, I'm thankful for and will remember the kindness and support EOPS has given me!

Alia Karr

Transferred to CSU East Bay

Business Administration - Accounting major

I would like to start out by saying I really hope EOPS remains available as the budget crisis continues. This office and the counselors who work in it have made my experience at De Anza wonderful. I attended De Anza for a few quarters before I even found out about EOPS. Not only did the program help me out financially, but more importantly, the staff helped me stay positive and really encouraged me to keep pressing on.

At one point in my education, I felt very overwhelmed and doubtful of the major I had chosen. After much debating with myself I ended up changing my major to what it is now. I want to thank Ms. Truly, specifically, because she met with me during my troubled time and really helped me believe in myself again. I didn’t feel like I was failing anymore. She is always there when I have questions or just need a little advice. I have often dropped in the office just to say hello. I appreciate how she supported me emotionally and became my friend. I feel like I owe some of my success at De Anza to Ms. Truly. She re-inspired me and I will never forget her.

I plan to complete a BA at CSUEB in the next two years and obtain a job with the state as an accountant. I will seek out an internship or student assistant position after my first year at CSUEB, that way I may have a permanent position waiting for me when I graduate again.

EOPS program is so much more than just additional financial aid. It’s an extra group of people who are especially interested in helping students succeed. The educational advice and encouragement they provide goes a long way. My EOPS experience changed my life. Literally. Although I am very proud of myself to have finished my education goals at De Anza and graduate in June, I am sad to leave some of my new-made friends.

Thank you, everyone in the EOPS office!!! Your program has uplifted me….may it continue to uplift many others.

Laura Aguila

Transferred to Samuel Merritt University

Nursing major

EOPS has helped me so much. I would say that the best thing about the EOPS program was my counselor, Lily Greene. Not only is she very knowledgeable but she is very realistic which is what I like and appreciate. She has encouraged me throughout the time I have gotten to know her and she was very supportive. I was very happy to have her as my guide through my De Anza career.

My ultimate goal after I finish my education is to become a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). 

Fen Xu

Transferred to U C L A

Biochemistry major

Being a member of EOPS/CARE, I was able to enroll whole series of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math classes. Without the EOPS program’s help, I believe I could not finish all these classes within 2 years. Moreover, EOPS program provides lots of benefits for its members: book vouchers, textbook borrowing, and very good counsels. Under the guidance of the EOP/CARE program, now I can transfer to a university that I like. Thank you for your help.

My ultimate goal is to return to our community and help people who need help.

I hope EOPS program can continue to help students. It is the most beneficial program in De Anza College.      

Quan Pham    

Transferred to San Jose State University

Without EOPS, my path to graduation and transferring would be more troublesome. EOPS provided a very soft and safe path for me to success. At the beginning of each quarter, I do not have to be worried about the waiting list when registering classes. Due to EOPS priority registration, I am always one of the earliest students in any class. The main major classes such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics always are too hot to get in, but with EOPS I can be even be the first student enrolling in those classes. In addition, EOPS gives me a private counselor who I can share all of my problems in study, transfer, GE… In this school, they are the most trustworthy people and are always happy to help me and answer all of my questions. Besides, I also receive a book voucher every quarter. Although sometimes it cannot help me to buy all the books I need, but I am still very happy when receiving it because I can save my money for other necessary things. Due to the budget cut, EOPS does not provide the funds for renting books anymore. However, EOPS still supplies the students a book voucher each quarter. It is still good news for a student like me because my norm is “It’s better than nothing!” I am very grateful for what EOPS supported me. Thanks a lot for EOPS and all of EOPS’s members.

After I finish my education, I want to use all of my knowledge to work in my field and contribute my ability to society.

Once again, I want to say “THANK YOU!”

Quan Nguyen

Transferred to Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major

EOPS has contributed tremendously to my success by providing free counseling and early registration to help me pave the path to my ultimate academic achievement. My counselor, Lily Greene, knows me very well and she has provided me with useful and accurate information about classes to take and transferring. Without early registration, I would not have finished my classes within two years because of the limited classes offered compared to the large amount of students needing to take them. With experienced and knowledgeable counselors who always want the best for the students, EOPS has proven itself to be one of the most helpful programs at De Anza College, and I would recommend this program to everyone who is qualified for academic assistance.

My ultimate goal after finishing my education is to have a stable job that I enjoy and if possible, become a part-time professor at some university. 

Thoa K. Hoang

Transferred to UC Berkeley
Political Economics of Industrial Societies major

College is nothing like high school. In college I had to find the right classes to take and figure out which one works for my IGETC and which one will work for my major perquisites. I was lost in the sea of he said she said, not sure of which recommendations would help me towards my goal of transferring. Then I suddenly remember what my older sister (De Anza alumni) told me, I NEED to apply for EOPS. During my summer quarter at De Anza, I applied for EOPS and got accepted. I felt very lucky to be able to have EOPS take me in, because I know they also turned many students away due to the reduction in funding. EOPS helped me figure out what I had to do at De Anza in order to maximize my time at the college. EOPS helped me outline a two year plan as well as gave me book vouchers that ensured that I had the necessary tools to do well in class. Upon graduating from De Anza, I cannot just say the success was my own. EOPS has been one of the biggest assets in helping me through my endeavors at De Anza. Quarterly schedule checks and meetings with my counselor made sure I was on track. The staff is friendly and understanding. My counselor knew my face and knew my situation so whenever I came in thinking I really screwed up this time, I am comforted and reminded that there’s still more options I can take. Throughout my life, I have to do a lot of things on my own. Both my parents have never been to college and I live in a low income family with four other siblings. EOPS had helped me so much and lifted a lot of heavy burden off my shoulder so I can focus more on my education. Thank you EOPS and to its staff.

Aside from paying off my graduate school debts, one of my missions in life is to travel the world and experience different cultures through its food. Eventually, I see myself opening a school in Southeast Asia to teach women how to be independent by taking control of their own finances.

Jennifer Phan

Transferred to U C Irvine

Biological Sciences major

As my time at De Anza College draws towards an end, I wonder … if I had not been given the opportunity to participate in EOPS/CARE, where would I be today. Such a program like EOPS/CARE has been a great resource and asset for me. With the guidance of the counselors, they have assisted in making sure I follow through with an academic plan best suited for my goals. Not only has this helped me through my endeavors efficiently, but successfully as well. Through means of encouragement and the fostering of my confidence in the ability to succeed, I am proud to say that I will be transferring to the University of California, Irvine as a Biological Sciences major this coming fall 2011.  

After I finish my education, I anticipate the day I can place my contribution to medical research. However, wherever I may be, my ultimate goal would be to provide care to those who are in need. Poverty has been the underlying reason many individuals today go without basic healthcare. As we continue on the pursuit for a healthcare reform, I hope I may be a voice for our community. And perhaps one day I will educate and inspire others to take action in their future – as EOPS/CARE did for me.

Belinda Rangel

Transferred to CSU East Bay

Criminal Justice major

Nolberto Valencia    

Transferred to U C Santa Cruz

EOPS has been a very important part of my success at De Anza. They have provided the encouragement and support that I needed. As a struggling single parent of two kids, their book vouchers, early registration, and counseling has helped me get through it all.

My goal is to get a B.S. in politics from UCSC, and there are many things in that field that interest me. I would like to either be involved somehow in politics, activism or maybe Law.

Tracy Truong

Transferred to U C L A

Political Science major

Being in college is already tough enough, but due to EOPS/CARE, being able to succeed and to reach my academic goals was easy. Due to EOPS/CARE, I was given the opportunity to talk to the EOPS counselors according to when I was available. Because of the friendly staff and counselors, my academic concerns were cleared, I was fully informed about what I had to do in order to transfer, and I gained valuable knowledge towards which schools were good for my major. Being able to have a one-on-one session with a counselor is very important and thankfully, EOPS gave me personal attention towards my concerns immediately. This was definitely a plus because usually, students would have to wait for weeks in order to meet with the De Anza counselors alone. EOPS/CARE also met my financial needs due to their generous book vouchers, therefore allowing me to purchase books immediately at the bookstore. This allowed me to become successful academically because my class textbooks are essential for studying and to complete my course works. Furthermore, with the ability to have early registration, this assistance has contributed the most to my success at De Anza. Because I was able to take all of the classes that I had planned out for each quarter, this allowed me choose which professors I was comfortable with and which times I was available to attend the class. Without EOPS/CARE, I would not be able to successfully get all the classes that I needed and to finish in time to transfer. Lastly, the EOPS/CARE staff and counselors are wonderful, encouraging, and helpful in every aspect. With their friendly attitude, I felt very comfortable towards voicing my concerns to them and also, they made me felt very confident with myself. Therefore, not only is EOPS/CARE a excellent program into helping students thrive academically with their assistance, but it is also a program that puts their students as their priority as they are always eager to help their students in any way.

My ultimate goal after completing my education is to have a successful career in the Law or Politics field. In doing so, I hope to contribute my knowledge towards improving our government, thus creating a society that will thrive under rights that are entitled to all.

Sacha Ros Krin

Transferred to San Francisco State University
English major

If it wasn’t for EOPS I would have never transferred to San Francisco State. When I joined EOPS I was in my second year at De Anza with no guidance, no direction and no means to reach my goals. EOPS had a monumental affect on my education goals and where I was headed into the future. They offered me guidance and direction to which I had lacked earlier on during my college years. Their counselors were incredibly helpful in crafting out which educational path to take as well as giving me a strict criteria for which I had to follow. The criteria being that I needed to fulfill what was the next step in my education to transfer out. As I look back on the past two and a half years I look at all the people that got me here. EOPS were those people, all the staff and every counselor got me to the next stage of my life. Thank You!

My ultimate goal is to become an author, making a hopefully successful living as a novelist. Then to one day teach eager college students like me, chasing their dreams.

Amrit Kapil

Transferred to U C Davis

Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology major

EOPS has been a HUGE help to my achievement at De Anza. Throughout the three years I have been in the EOPS/CARE it has guided me in what classes I should take. Even when I was confused and had questions EOPS counselors answered all my questions. I especially benefited from EOPS during my TAG agreement and college application process. The EOPS/CARE staff helped me with my personal statements for colleges. Due to this I got accepted into UCLA, UCSC, and UCD. I chose UCD and my major is Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Dora Gonzalez

Transferred to U C Berkeley

Political Science major

I am beyond excited to be graduating with an A.A in liberal arts, if it wasn't for Lily Greene I would have never made it this far. I am VERY proud and happy to say that this Fall 2011 I will be transferring to UC Berkeley as a Political Science Major!!! DeAnza's EOPS program has made my success and future success in Berkeley possible. After having to drop out from Santa Clara University because of the high cost to attend, being admitted into DeAnza's EOP program made it possible for me to continue a college degree. Besides the financial assistance EOP provided me such as book vouchers, the amazing counseling I received from Lily helped make all dreams come true. She really took the time to figure out the best plan for me to get me into Berkeley. She believed in me and helped me on choosing my classes, guided me through the UC application process and even went above and beyond to help me earn an A.A degree while I was here at Deanza. I honestly would have been so lost without her help and the rest of the wonderful staff that makes up EOPS. These people really care about us and it makes us, as students feel like our education matters and will be worth something.

My hope is to continue my college career and successfully earn a B.A from Cal in Political Science and continue onto Law school earning a J.D and eventually practicing law in the state of California. There are people out there that actually care and enjoy their jobs and I was lucky enough to be part of a program that is just that. They want all their students who come through their doors to succeed and help you in any way they can.

Much Thanks to Lily Greene, the entire EOPS staff and DeAnza College

CONGRATS CLASS OF 2011!!!!!!!!