Alumni return to campus to provide college insight
DBHS alumni discuss college concerns, give advice to Calculus classes in annual event.
January 24, 2018
Diamond Bar High School calculus teachers invited alumni to talk to students about life in college and beyond during the annual Calculus Day on Jan. 9.
This event was created by Howard Alcosser, the now retired long-time Diamond Bar High School math teacher.
Each period had a different panel of speakers.
While topics differed between periods, the main goal was to provide students with information about college life and academics.
“College is what you make of it. You’re not forced to do anything that you don’t want to do and you don’t have to,” class of 2017 graduate Mina Sin told the audience.
Sin emphasized that students should pursue a major that they are passionate about and should not cater to others’ expectations for them, which she saw as a problem among her friends.
Other speakers addressed student concerns about college and its expectations.
With students trying to decide what classes to take to make them stand out and better prepared for college, the speakers aimed to give students a better understanding of what needs to be done before college in regards to summer programs, classes and internships.
“I feel like [the talk] inspired me in the way that these guys are very dedicated and passionate about what they do so that next time when I find my major and minor, I’ll try to be passionate about it just like them,” junior Ethan Trinh said.
Other topics that were discussed during the event include advice on classes to take in college, finding a suitable major, choosing a college and daily college life.
“Just remember whatever you do, enjoy that and make the most of it because you can always find your own path to success,” class of 2012 graduate Richard Nguyen said.