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Basilio Serrano’s Journey to Success

During spring 2018, Basilio started attending La Costa Adult School to learn English. After one semester,
he transferred to the College of San Mateo (CSM), and after attending the college for about a year, he has decided on two potential majors: Fire Technology or Medical Assisting.

Currently, Basilio has two jobs. He works at a local brewery/restaurant and in the CSM cafeteria. He really enjoys studying and going to college. In addition, Basilio still visits La Costa Adult School often to get support on occasion and because his mother and sister are attending ESL classes at the school!

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