Barry has applied to attend Cal Poly EPIC Engineering Camp this summer and is raising funds for his program fees. Can you help?
Barry
Barry
Interest:
Technology & Engineering
Grade:
10th
School:
Richmond High School
Location:
Richmond, CA
Successfully funded on May 14th, 2016!
Fully funded!
$1,475 raised
$0 to go
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Barry
Barry's Story

My passion is Engineering.

I discovered this passion when my house was being built and I was present to see the blueprints and how it was built. Also, my Robotics club and Principles to Engineering class at my school led me to understand a little more about it and know that I am a hands-on person who would rather be building and drawing the model of what we are building. I also like solving things that seem unsolvable, and mathematics is my favorite subject because it is the subject in school I most understand.

I believe attending the Cal Poly EPIC Engineering Camp will help me explore engineering as a career and help me decide on which majors I would like when I am off to college. I also think it would help me with opening my mind to new knowledge and experiences. I believe this program could help me put engineering into practice and could actually shape my career, my life, my path, and in other words, my future.

David
A Note from Mr. Millstein, Barry's Mentor

Barry came from Nicaragua less than three years ago, and he has developed a passion to succeed in high school, to be accepted in to a top four-year college and to pursue a career in engineering. Identifying a career in engineering was something that came easily to Barry given his interests in math and science, coupled with his creative spirit. He is committed to his studies and a ‰has a 'refuse to lose‰' approach to all that he does. Whether it be a school assignment, a project with classmates, or some undertaking at his church, Barry will make sure that he delivers an exceptional work-product.

Campaign Activity
Barry
Barry posted an update
August 1
EPIC Summer Experience

This summer I went to The Engineering Possibilities In College (EPIC) Program at Cal Poly SLO. This was a really important event in my life.I will never forget this experience it helped me narrow down the majors I am interested in to two options: Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. The hands on experience I had at the program made it really clear which fields interested me the most. I got to know what is like to be on the Cal Poly Campus and became more familiar with the college application process. This program also helped me learn a little about myself and challenged me to interact with people from other backgrounds and taught me how to be a better leader. There are many skills that I developed at this camp, and I could've never done this without your support. You changed my life by setting me on the right track and opening up so many doors. I can't thank you enough; my gratitude will be with you forever. I loved the experience of meeting all these new people. One day I'm striving to be one of you who are willing to youth grow by opening up opportunities for them. Now I have been inspired to never give up because I know there are still good people out there who are rooting for me and my peers to succeed. Thank you!

Barry
Barry posted an update
June 7
Thank You, I'm Really Excited for Epic Cal Poly.

I want to thank you for supporting me on this dream. This is a really important and exciting program. I aspire to become a Civil Engineer or Technology Engineer and this program is a head start. By doing hands on projects, I can experience and decide what field of engineering I might be interested in. This is the best opportunity given to me and I will take as much advantage of the program as possible.

Success! Mr. Millstein helped Barry raise $1,475
May 14
Joline Tang donated $176
May 14

Have fun at camp! :)

Kurt Tagami donated $100
May 7

Keep working hard and don't let anything get in the way of your dreams. We are all rooting for you!

Kevin Wu donated $50
May 6

Engineers rule! Go Barry! I hope EPIC helps you find your path in life!

Lois Tagami donated $50
May 6

I would love to help you reach your dream, Barry! Wishing you a great future and a fulfilling life!!

James DesJardins donated $100
May 6

Your Mentor, David Millstein thinks very highly of you and what you have already accomplished. Good luck at Cal Poly. Will be monitoring your ongoing success and trust you will find your college experience both rewarding and enjoyable...

Anonymous donated $25
May 6
Jennifer Lim donated $50
May 5

As someone with a career in engineering, I understand your passion for solving problems. I hope this program adds fuel to your fire and helps in your career path decision. The engineering world loves passionate people like you!

Anonymous donated $50
May 5
Merle Miura donated $50
May 4

Barry, you are amazing! You have a bright future ahead of you. I wish you the very best.

California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University donated $725
May 2
Student Contribution donated $99
May 2
David
Mr. Millstein started this campaign
May 2
Barry
Barry was accepted into Wishbone!
January 29