Ricky Zapardiel ’19
San Francisco, California
Transferred from Skyline College
Political Science - Public Service
Transfer student Ricky Zapardiel found a support system at the Veterans Success Center and discovered opportunities to make friends and give back.
Clubs and organizations
- Pre-Law Association, chief financial officer
- Sacramento state capitol, legislative intern
- Theta Chi Fraternity
Why °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û×ßÊÆͼ?
"As soon as I walked on campus, it was smiles and people welcoming me, and that has lasted during the rest of my time here. At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û×ßÊÆͼ, I've been able to be myself."
Where do you get support?
"The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û×ßÊÆͼ Veterans Success Center has been phenomenal, and the Educational Opportunity Program, the mental health initiative and faculty have all been there to support my success."