KIDS TALK BACK:A taste of college

The Huntington Beach Independent asked students in Otto G. Richter’s Astronomy 100 course why they decided to take a college course through the Banking on College program before graduating high school.

“I want to get

more credits to

get it over with

faster.”

Laura Nance,

18

Huntington

Beach

“So I can

have an early

mind-set

before college,

so I know what

to expect.”

Eddie Peña,

18

Huntington

Beach

“It’s college

credit, and I find

[astronomy]

really interesting,

the idea of space

and the sciences.”

Kristine Dao, 18

Huntington

Beach

“When I’m in college, I’m going

to be busier, and I

just want to get

things over with

while I have more

time on my

hands.”

Ann Jimenez, 18

Huntington

Beach