*Due to popular demand a new section has been added with a different presenter.
This workshop is for you if:
You want to feel confident and prepared for college life—academically, socially, and financially.
You want real-world advice on making friends, managing money, finding jobs, and avoiding common college mistakes.
You prefer an interactive, engaging workshop with practical tips and hands-on activities—not just a lecture.
Workshop details:
College is more than just picking classes and studying—it’s about navigating friendships, finances, and career opportunities. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the unspoken rules of college success, from managing money and finding jobs to building strong relationships and making smart academic choices. Expect real talk, hands-on activities, and practical advice you won’t hear in a typical classroom. Whether you want to avoid common pitfalls, get ahead financially, or feel more confident about the transition, this session will give you the tools to thrive. If you’re serious about making college work for you, this is the workshop to attend!
Sou Fang
Director of TRIO Upward Bound, University of San Diego
Ethnically Hmong, Fang was born in a refugee camp in Phanat Nikhom, outside Bangkok, Thailand, and immigrated to Linda Vista in San Diego, CA. Fang is an alumnus of Kearny High - Construction Tech Academy (EID), Class of 2010. He completed his education at the University of San Diego (B.A.), Harvard University - Graduate School of Design (Design Discovery Certificate), and Syracuse University - School of Architecture (M.Arch). Fang is a trained architect and was on the faculty at Syracuse University - School of Architecture, where he taught undergraduate design studios on urban revitalization strategies in shrinking cities.
Fang has held design positions at DOMAIN Office, Pyramid Management Group, FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise (NYC), Chandler Pierce Architects, and Cottage, a Silicon-Valley based start-up tackling housing shortages through accessory dwelling units.
Sou Fang is currently the Director of the University of San Diego TRIO Upward Bound under the Institute of College Initiatives. In this role, he has secured over $4.5M in federal and foundation grants to provide college access and support for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students.
“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”
