I always enjoy coming (to CSU). One of the reasons I do is because this university changed my life, and I think it can change yours as well, but you … - Polly Baca

I encourage young people to take risks and to follow their hearts, and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something you want to do. Just go ahead and try it; if you fail, it’s okay, just keep going forward. So take those risks and follow your heart – and work hard while you’re doing it.

It was a challenging time, because as women we were doing something that had never been done. But it was an exciting time as well.

I want students that come to CSU to value their experience here and everything they encounter on this campus because it’s a unique opportunity. Not everyone is able to come to CSU. It’s a gift and an opportunity that you need to explore to the fullest extent.