The one and only Serena Clyde

I had the opportunity to interview Serena Clyde. Serena was born and raised in Oxnard, CA. She attended Sunkist elementary school. She did not like school; at age 6 she realized that spelling was not her strength so she figured out a way to get good grades on her spelling tests without stressing out about it. Serena would write in a small piece of paper the words that she had to study for the test, then she would put that piece of paper between her legs and when the teacher pronounced the word she would look down at her paper, without moving her head so she wouldn't get caught, and write the word correctly. Serena was able to trick the teachers for many years.
           

After elementary school, she attended E.O. Green junior high, and during those years she discovered her passion for music, she learned how to play the clarinet, and joined the marching band. And during her High School years she realized how fun math and science can be.

            Serena has been a student at Oxnard college since 1998. The reason why it's taking her so long to obtain her A.A. in Biology is because of her finances. Books and tuition are very expensive, but little by little she is reaching her goal. Serena said she enjoys studying at Oxnard college, she says it makes her feel calm, but she thinks the library needs some improvements, and a pool would be nice too.

            Serena does not consider herself a role model; I don't agree with her, she seems like a very optimistic person that does not give up easily. Her role model is her grandmother. Serena admires her grandmother’s determination and she especially admires her because she raised 5 children on a minimum wage.

            I asked Serena where she saw herself in five years; she said she will be traveling through Europe and Japan, and have a Biology degree.