My connection with Miracosta College through the Race and Oral History Project in this course has been both informative and relatable for me. As a transfer student, connecting with other students and faculty closely related to the community college system is a refreshing reminder of how the community college stepping stone was so integral to my transition to a 4-year university and beyond. Being a part of Professor Quintanilla’s course was very interesting as it reflected on the long-standing history of Oceanside and North County San Diego, rich with culture and history. Our participation in her course allowed me to learn more extensively about the history of Oceanside and how communities and culture still thrive throughout the city despite facing attempts to push communities out. Through Professor Quintanilla’s support, I was connected with my narrator, Edward Pohlert, a current counselor, mentor, and administrator at Miracosta College. Edward has a diverse cultural history and holds invaluable stories and lessons gained from his first-hand experience immigrating to the United States and as a first-generation college student. His powerful connection to several identities is inspiring and deeply resonates with the purpose of this project. This was my first experience with oral histories, I am so grateful I had the opportunity to connect with this community partner and to be a part of this important project. These documented oral histories will be a valuable resource for myself and others for years to come.