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Comienza con un Sueño / It Begins with a Dream

Thank you to the 1,000 students and parents who attended our event this year! We look forward to sharing our event recap video and starting the planning for 2026. Please fill out the post survey by Sunday, March 30, 202,5, for a chance to earn our gift card opportunity drawings.

¡Gracias a los 1,000 estudiantes y padres que asistieron a nuestro evento este año! Estamos ansiosos por compartir el video resumen del evento y comenzar la planificación para 2026. Por favor, complete la encuesta de evaluacion antes del domingo 30 de marzo de 2025 para tener la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo de tarjetas de regalo.

Post Survey / Evaluación del Evento

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Sign up for our newsletter to get timely updates year round. / Regístrate a nuestro boletín para recibir actualizaciones oportunas durante todo el año.

Enroll / Inscríbete

Join us as an Event Volunteer

Make a difference by joining us as a day-of volunteer! Every year we depend on over 60 volunteers to make the event come to life and provide a valuable experience. Be a part of making the event fun and welcoming for all! 

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Comienza con un Sueño 2025

Sabado 15 de Marzo a las 9am en el Liontree Arena de UC San Diego

Comuníquese con comienza@ucsd.edu si tiene cualquier pregunta en cuanto al evento.

Comienza con un Sueño 2025

Saturday March 15th @ 9am In-Person at UC San Diego Liontree Arena

Email comienza@ucsd.edu if you have any questions about this event.

Event Program / Programa del Evento

Why attend Comienza?

  • FREE EVENT AT UC SAN DIEGO
  • WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY
  • STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF 5TH-11TH GRADERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
  • FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • CONNECT WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
  • ENGAGE WITH FUN AND INFORMATIVE STEM GROUPS 
  • GIVEAWAYS AND OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS

History

Since 2008, Comienza con un Sueño / It Begins with a Dream has sought to: 
  1. Increase student and parent knowledge and understanding of college preparation and admissions requirements, testing requirements, financial aid/scholarship availability (FAFSA/Cal Grant), post-secondary options (UC, CSU, CCC, etc...), Career options, UC Personal Statement and UC application requirements.
  2. Increase participant knowledge of support programs aimed at retaining students at UC San Diego and promoting advanced degrees.
  3. Enhance the relationship between UC San Diego and the community by involving members of the community in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of the event.

Our annual in-person event has reached up to 1,500 students, parents and guardians, and community leaders in past years. We look forward to continued growth and impact.