AAPI 1 Staff Lore
What high school did each of us graduate from?
Vanessa: San Diego High
Lex: SCPA
Rachel: Morse
How many cohorts are there in total?
11 (Online, Scout 1, Scout 2, Latinx 1, Latinx 2, BIG 1, BIG 2, AAPI 1, AAPI 2, SPARK, STEM)
How many CSUs are there?
22
What is Tom's alliteration name?
Thankful Tom
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Name the college we are attending/have attended AND the corresponding mascot
Vanessa and Lex: UCSD Tritons
Rachel: UCSB Gauchos
What was the former name of the AAPI cohort?
What are the three dubs and the why?
What happened? What did you do? What did you learn? Why is this important to you?
Which two scholars had birthdays during the program?
Denise and Jade
What is the earliest civilization in the world?
The Sumerians of Mesopotamia
What career does Lex want to pursue?
Teaching high school-level math, like stats or precalc.
What year was First Gen Scholars founded?
2019
What is PIQ prompt #5?
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
How many students do we have total?
21
What is the highest grossing movie of 2026?
Super Mario Galaxy
What's Rachel's favorite anime?
Hell's Paradise
What college did Jonathan Burgos graduate from?
UC San Diego (GO TRITONS!)
What are the three sensory questions?
What did it feel like? What did it look like for you? What was your thought process?
Which scholar is the only student from their high school to be in this cohort, and which high school is it?
Qiana, Mira Mesa
What's the powerhouse of the cell?
the mitochondria !
What did Vanessa major and double minor in at UC San Diego?
B.S Cognitive Science with Specialization in Design & Interaction
Double minor in Communication and Design
What is the difference between unsubsidized and subsidized loans, and which one should you prioritize?
Unsubsidized: You pay off during your schooling
Subsidized: You pay off after schooling (prioritize this!)
Close your eyes. Name every person in our cohort, all staff and students included.
Yay you did it!
Who were the founders of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams and John Hancock