Hey! I am Ashlee Guardado, and this is my final year in Journalism. I am a senior and have been an honors/AP student since middle school. I’m an assistant for the multimedia department, meaning I draw images for articles. Aside from that, I enjoy sewing and playing video games; basically, I just want to chill 99% of the time. I am trying to learn how to crochet, so hopefully, by the end of the year, I will be able to crochet at least a sock or something. Also, no, I did not make that hat in my profile picture.
My favorite video game console is the Nintendo Switch, which I enjoy playing more than XBOX and Playstation. I recently got Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, so that’ll keep me busy, and maybe I’ll review it on a podcast.
I will also be applying to some UC schools, which will be the scariest time of my life (soon, I’ll be paying taxes, which I do not fully understand). I still can’t drive and don’t have a job yet, so adulthood will be something for me.
Anyways I can’t wait for this year and read all of the fantastic articles on our page. Hopefully, you all enjoy it!
January 30, 2023
Well, this is the final stretch before I graduate. It has been tiring, and last semester was very chaotic to handle. I originally planned to apply to six colleges but ended up only applying to four. I said that I would apply to Pepperdine and USC, but during the week before I was supposed to turn them in, I thought about it and realized that I wasn't ready for these schools yet, especially USC.
USC has been my dream school ever since I first visited the campus and learned that they had a cupcake ATM. I wanted to go to that school but realized I didn't even know what I wanted to do. I know, quite concerning, that after four years of high school, I have no idea what I truly want other than it including nursing and/or psychology. In my mind, why would I go to a college that costs $33K after aid and not even know what I want from the school?
So one week after common applications closed, I decided that I would not apply, at least not yet. I plan to apply to USC, whether halfway through my time in whatever college I attend or after I graduate from college and seek a master's degree. Anyway, that's all from me, and I am happy and sad that I am one semester closer to graduating and hopefully finding my calling.
