Background

Where are you from? 

San Diego, born and raised!

What did you study in college? 

I was definitely indecisive during my first few semesters of college so those of you who are undecided, know you’re not alone! I began my undergrad career studying Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations, then Hospitality and Tourism Management and finally found my niche in Public Administration.

What’s your best piece of “local San Diegan” advice for new residents? 

San Diego has something for everyone, it is after all America’s Finest City! Once you’ve scratched a few tourist attractions off your bucket list, you’ve got to check out one of the local farmers markets complete with great shopping, live music and locally grown produce. Then stroll around Old Town and make sure to get a few freshly made tortillas, go meet the sea lions at La Jolla Cove and end the night with a beach bonfire. If you’re up for an exclusive San Diego adventure, I challenge you to hit the beach, desert and the mountains in one day, it’s an experience you can’t find anywhere else!

Piece of advice you’d give to someone looking for their perfect college:  

I was in your shoes just a few years ago and remember how daunting this decision felt at the time. Some of the best advice given to me was a quote from Albert Einstein that said: “The greatest mistake man can make is continually fearing that he will make one”. As you begin this quest to find “the perfect college”, remember that it is important to find a good fit, but your decision will not define your entire college experience; your experience will ultimately be defined by what you make of the opportunities in front of you. I encourage you to look at the big picture. It’s easy to get caught up in the majors offered, academic requirements and statistical outcomes of each university, but remember your time in college extends far beyond the classroom. Look for a school that complements who you are and who you want to become both professionally and personally.

When Samantha will be in your area:

Sept. 14, 6pm-12am Six Flags Magic Mountain

Oct. 2, 9:30am: San Pasqual High School

Oct. 2, 11:35am-1:40pm: Classical Academy

Oct. 2: San Pasqual Academy

Oct. 4, 9:30am: Orange Glen High School

Oct. 4: Christian Life Academy

Oct. 4: Valley High School

Oct. 4: Valley Center High School

Oct. 4: Mission Hills High School

Oct. 7, 5-7pm: Orange County Info Night

Oct. 8, 9:30-10:25am: Mission Viejo High School

Oct. 8, 12pm: Capistrano Valley High School

Oct. 8: Saddleback Christian Academy

Oct. 8: Agape Academy

Oct. 8: Trabuco Hills High School

Oct. 8, 6:30-9pm: Saddleback Valley USD

Oct. 9, 12:15-1pm: San Marcos High School

Oct. 9: St. Joseph Academy

Oct. 9: Foothills High School

Oct. 9, 6-8pm: San Marcos USD

Oct. 10, 8:05am: Escondido Charter High School

Oct.10, 10:25-11:10am: Calvin Christian School

Oct. 10, 11:40am-12pm: Escondido High School

Oct. 10: Bonsall

Oct. 10, 5-7pm: North Cunty San Diego Coastal Fair

Oct. 11, 8am: Calvary Christian School

Oct. 11, 10am: Poway High School

Oct. 11: Abraxas High School

Oct. 11: Poway Christian High School

Oct. 11, 6-8pm: San Diego NACCAP

Oct. 14, 9am: Las Vegas Church of the Nazarene

Oct. 15, 8am: Faith Lutheran Middle School/ High School

Oct. 15, 10am: Bonanza High School

Oct. 15, 11:30am: Centennial High School

Oct. 15: Palo Verde High School

Oct. 15, 6-8pm: Vegas NACCAP

Oct. 16, 7-9am: Spring Valley High School College Fair

Oct. 16: Durango High School

Oct. 16: Calvary Chapel

Oct. 16: Sierra Vista High School

Oct. 16: Desert Oasis High School

Oct. 16: Liberty High School

Oct. 17: Sandia High School

Oct. 17, 6:30pm: Sandia Church of the Nazarene

Oct. 18, 8am: Albuquerque Academy

Oct. 18, 10:45-11:20am: El Dorado High School

Oct. 18, 11:50am-12:40pm: La Cueva High School

Oct.18: Hope Christian

Oct. 18, 6-8pm: Albuquerque College NACCAP

Oct. 19, 8-8:45am: St. Pius X High School

Oct. 19, 9:30am: Bosque High School

Oct. 19, 11:45am-12:35pm: Menaul High School

Oct. 21: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene

Oct. 21, 5-7pm: Phoenix Info Night

Oct. 22, 9-10am: Marcos De Niza High School

Oct. 22, 10:30-11:09am: Corona Del Sol High School

Oct. 22, 12:12-12:50pm: Valley Christian High School

Oct. 22: Mountain Point High School

Oct. 22: Desert Vista High School

Oct. 22, 6-8pm: Phoenix East NACCAP

Oct. 23, 8:21-9:02am: Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Oct. 23, 9:45-10:32am: Horizon High School

Oct. 23, 11-11:30am: North Canyon High School

Oct. 23, 12-1pm: Rancho Solano Preparatory School

Oct. 23: Arcadia High School

Oct. 23, 6-8pm: Phoenix North NACCAP

Oct. 24, 7:30am: Pinnacle High School

Oct 24, 10am: Chaparral High School

Oct. 24: Shadow Mountain High School

Oct. 24, 1:30-2:15pm: Chandler High School

Oct. 24: Phoenix Country Day

Oct. 24: Central High School

Oct 24: Gilbert High School

Oct. 24: Gilbert Christian High School

Oct. 24, 7-9pm: iCollege Parent Night at Gilbert Christian High School

Oct. 25, 8-8:30am: Ironwood Ridge High School

Oct. 25, 9:35am: Catalina Foothills High School

Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Oct. 25: Canyon Del Oro

Oct. 25, 6-8pm: Tucson NACCAP

Oct. 27: PLNU Saturday Group Visit

Nov. 6, 9:45am: Mission Hills High School