Hello, my name is Jesus Santibanez Castillo, and I am from San Jose, California, up in the Bay Area! My major is Computer Engineering, and the coursework has made me both ambitious and excited. I enjoy learning and exploring new things, such as math and science, but I also love participating in sports like soccer, running, and working out at the gym. I am excited to start my new chapter in life at UCSB. The things I will learn, the people I will meet, growing out of my comfort zone, and of course, the beach! As I've mentioned before, the coursework my major offers makes me ambitious, and one of my main goals for my time at UCSB is to achieve the best grades in my classes. I believe setting high standard goals while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle gives me motivation to improve every day. Lastly, through the Yardi EJ Program, I hope to grow as a person, meet other EJ scholars, create new memories and experiences, and gain the motivation to better myself outside of UCSB. By the time I graduate, I aspire to become someone that future Yardi EJ scholars can look up to for inspiration and advice!