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Growing up in a Christian home has made Ruth Arreola a happy, talkative, friendly and motivated person. She enjoys attending church daily and participating in activities that she enjoys and they relate to her religion. Her father is a Minister, Leader at their church. He preaches to an audience of approximately 400 Hispanics. Ruth is a singer at the church (and only at the church). She shared that church is a place where the whole family gets, and they all enjoy each others company. Ruth has a brother, Davis, who is the oldest and next, would be her sister, Sophia, they are both married, and Ruth is the youngest. Ruth considers her sister, Sophia, who is five years older, her “Role Model.” Sophia basically raised her. Ruth has always gone to her for advice when ever she needs it.

Every morning, Ruth sets her priorities for the day, choosing from school, church and family. She attends Oxnard College, and will be completing the culinary program, and would like to be a chef and/or be a pastry chef. In addition to that, when ever she is not at school, she is at church enjoying the company of many other believers. At the end of the day, she goes home to her family, parents, and then rest, so that she is able to continue her routine as usual.

At Oxnard College she has gotten help from the counselors. Guided by them, she will be able to complete her goal. She mentioned she really appreciates the help that she has received because without it she would be lost. Classes for her at OC are very comfortable, and she knows that she can get attention from the instructor for a simple question without a problem. The only thing she does not like is the fact that the important offices are closed early. According to her it is very inconvenient. For Ruth, has a few short term goals. She sees herself graduating on her major and having kids when she is twenty three years old. In ten years from now, she would want to be financially stable and have her on Café and Pastry Shop. After all, she would like to make her Grandparents and parents proud, having a successful descendant yet still continuing to believe in their religion.