About Me

My name is James Eric Olivieri Jr., but since I was a baby I’ve gone by Junior. I’m 20 years old and currently a 2^nd year Psychology major, however I’m looking into double majoring in Political Science as well. I was born in San Jose, California but grew up in Sacramento since around 1^st grade. Two of my four sisters have kids making me an uncle to 2 nieces and 2 nephews! Being an uncle is one of the best aspects of myself and I love those kids more than anything! They give me the inspiration and motivation to be a better person, to be a good role model, and to show them that no matter what, they can be successful.

As a first generation college student, moving so far away from home right after high school to come to such prestigious school was something I never even dreamed of. It wasn’t until my 11^th grade English teacher forced me to talk to my guidance counselor that I realized that college was actually going to be a real option for me. Without Mr. Melchor and Mrs. Nevarez, I would not be where I am today. Because of them, I decided I wanted to peruse psychology and become a counselor to underprivileged youth not only to help with personal issues, but to be able to give to them what I found with Mr. Melchor and Mrs. Nevarez.  

I have learned so much about the world we live in, the things that affect our day to day lives, and most importantly, myself by risking everything to be here. I know that I still have a long way to go in order become the person I was meant to be, but for now I am content with who I have become. My number one priority in life since becoming a teenager was to simply be happy. And to me, as long as I wake up every day achieving that goal, I know I can accomplish any and everything else I set my mind to. Thanks for taking the time to read!