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The College Tour

See College of San Mateo through the eyes of those who know it best: our students! Watch our 30-minute episode of The College Tour below and embark on a journey exploring our top-notch academic programs, state-champion athletic teams, thriving learning communities, and more!

College of San Mateo Featured in Season 10 of The College Tour Now on Amazon Prime Video

CSM is featured on The College Tour, an Amazon Prime streaming series, which was created by award-winning Hollywood producers to help students and families "visit" colleges across the country. Explore campus life at CSM as students share their experiences in their own words. CSM’s full episode of The College Tour premieres on Amazon Prime in 2024, but you can watch it now above!

Meet Our Students

Watch the individual segments of our students featured on The College Tour.

Edan Barrios

Edan Barrios

  • Computer & Information Science Program and Student Clubs

Get to know Edan, a dedicated first-year student at CSM. He is studying Computer & Information Science at the college, which led him to initiate the college's computer science student club and actively engage the campus and the broader community.

Gulnazik Bakhramova

Gulnazik Bakhramova

  • International Education Program

Discover Gulnazik’s journey from Kyrgyzstan to CSM via the International Education program. Embracing life in the Bay Area and the friendships cultivated on campus, she’s found her second home here and is following her passion for research.

Pablo Ossio

Pablo Ossio

  • Athletics Program: Baseball

Meet Pablo, a dedicated student-athlete majoring in Political Science and playing on the CSM Baseball team. His commitment as a Bulldog has led to a strong sense of brotherhood, and he’s an active participant in CSM’s vibrant campus life.

Briana Johnsen

Briana Johnsen

  • Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center and Business Program

Introducing Briana, a Navy veteran who chose CSM for its supportive Veterans Services and the Child Development Center where her son thrives. Learn about how she plans to put her experience in CSM’s Business program to work.

Socorro Aguilar & Auner Barrios Vasquez

Socorro Aguilar & Auner Barrios Vasquez

  • Multicultural & Dream Center and Rise in Revolution Conference

Join Socorro and Auner, two students deeply connected to CSM's Multicultural & Dream Center. They're refining their majors, enhancing their skills, and diving into the student-led social justice conference: Rise in Revolution.

Anthony Grigsby

Anthony Grigsby

  • Athletics Program: Football

Introducing Anthony, an Accounting student deeply motivated by his grandmother who was the first black woman to graduate from her local college. As CSM Football team’s quarterback, he’s part of a legacy that boasts champions like John Madden, Bill Walsh, and Julian Edelman.

Leila

Leila Tamale

  • Transfer Services and Mana Learning Community

Meet Leila, a recent transfer from CSM to Stanford University. During her time at CSM, she greatly benefited from the support of Transfer Services, Ethnic Studies faculty, and the Mana learning community. Find out how CSM set her up for success.

Tori Cortez

Tori Cortez

  • Athletics Program: Softball and IX in Action Learning Community

Get to know Tori, a standout CSM Softball pitcher studying Psychology at CSM. Tori's passion for softball drew her to the college alongside its exceptional academic offerings and the IX in Action learning community for female student-athletes.

Glen Villamor

Glen Villamor

  • Nursing Program

Introducing Glen, a Nursing student striving to make a difference for each one of his patients. Glen is concurrently enrolled in San Francisco State University’s ADN-BSN Nursing Program, so he’s fast-tracking his nursing degree and saving a ton of money! Hear how the love and support he receives at CSM keeps him motivated.

Casey Crews

Casey Crews

  • Digital Media: Broadcast & Electronic Media Program

Meet Casey, a driven student in the Digital Media program who interned at the on-campus jazz radio station, KCSM 91.1. Overcoming personal challenges with the help of CSM's Disability Resource Center (DRC), Casey's story exemplifies perseverance.