Bakersfield College welcomed incoming Renegades as the first week of second semester starts to break with fun events awaiting students.

On Jan. 23, BC hosted a fun cooperative event for students called ‘Paint N Sip’ inside the cafeteria. Students were able to sit down with friends and express their feelings throughout the painting, while also being provided with mocktails.

“Being able to sit down and do small activities with friends is a great way for people to create stronger connections to start off the semester”, BC student, Bryan Ruiz said. He added, “I don’t have anything in particular that I want to paint, but hanging out with my friends and being outside the house brings me a good time while being at school.”

Creating small events that people don’t usually do is what brings students together as a community on campus, making new experiences on their college journey to enlighten the best of their abilities.

Most students that participated in this activity don’t have desires to be an aspiring painter in the future, but it gives them the excitement and ability to discover new hobbies as well with superiors around them.

“I wouldn’t say I’m the best at painting but having this time outside of school is definitely worth a new experience to do because it creates more memories”, exclaims Aurelio Prieto, BC student. “Overall, I am having a good time here and I can’t wait to attend more upcoming events BC has in store,” Prieto continued.

BC student, Diego Alfaro, encourages students to not only make time for themselves but to have fun and to keep their minds focused on their main goals to pursue that future life many are chasing. “Events like these are great for students to socialize with others and find hobbies, but it is most important for students to get their work handled and caught up first before prioritizing other things that can mess up what they have going on,” Alfaro said.

BC will consistently have upcoming events for students to come along together. However, it is best for students to prioritize schoolwork first to be successful in their goals!