Rabobank arena hosted the 19th Annual Kern County College Night on Sept. 19, 2018. The event brought a strong crowd of 8,000 students and parents. Those who attended communicated with admission representatives. They were also able to discuss majors and requirements for college. More than 125 colleges and universities had representatives eager to answer any questions from admission requirements, financial aid, to scholarships.

Senior Miguel Toro was asked before the event what he was most excited to attend, “I’m excited to look for my future college.” Before attending the event, Toro was undecided about which colleges to apply to. This event helped him narrow down two colleges: Chicago State University and Humboldt University. College Night allowed students to make a list of colleges they would like to attend or helped them determine what college would be right for them.

Some students like Senior D’Angelo Armenta had a couple of colleges in mind. For instance, he had the Art Institute of California, NC State, or joining the Army in mind. After going through the long crowded aisles of colleges, Armenta found an art-based college that was meant for him. He has his mind set on going to a school he had never heard of before.

Even if you don’t really know where you want to go or what you want to do it is good to attend. The annual event helps you get a better understanding of college and what it’s like. Senior Magali Rodriguez attended the event, “Because I want to know more about college and don’t want to go into it blindly.” After the event, Rodriguez had a better understanding of what colleges are looking for and what it’s going to be like.

In the end, the Kern County College Night was beneficial to some Taft Union High School students. It is highly recommended that you attend the next one.