Melina Saad '25
My experience at °µÍøÊÓƵwas something I couldn’t have imagined for myself when I initially got accepted by the university. It was incredible reflecting back on how anxious I was initially to leave my dorm room alone, and now I have never been more excited to see what life has to offer. I learned to be more independent and navigate life on my own while also meeting so many new people, many of which I can now call my closest friends and I’ve learned how to put myself first above all. It was even more exciting getting involved in news organizations like DIG Mag where I even got the chance to write the cover story for the Spring 2025 issue. I feel like I’ve become someone that my younger self would be so proud to be with how much I’ve grown personally and professionally.
°µÍøÊÓƵwas one of my two top choices because of the great things I’ve about the programs there, and when I switched to journalism I was ecstatic to find out how diverse the journalism program is. But my main reason was the proximity to different locations outside of campus. I felt like I could have a good balance of my school and personal life while exploring everything from the cute cafes to exploring downtown Disney.
I hope to pursue a position for a newsletter organization that focuses on culture and lifestyle somewhere in Arizona which is where I plan to move. I love collecting different newsletters and going through them to learn about new places, fashion trends, and local businesses.
I would love to stay connected with other CSULB Alum once we all graduate. Even while ±õ’m in another state I would love to come visit °µÍøÊÓƵ occasionally.
