The Transfer Fair Brings Community to All RHC Students

Krupskaia Molina @krupskaiamolina

Discover Rio is an event about the clubs and resources that Rio Hondo College has to offer. This opportunity started on Feb. 21 but extends until Feb. 22 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rio Hondo College clubs include the Auto Club, Alpha Gamma Sigma, Pre-Law Society Club, Social Justice Club, and more. Everything took place in the lower quad with a giant obstacle course that was hard to miss. There was a little bit of everything for every student. Across the entire quad there were tents filled with a lot of information and options. “We made this club for students who don’t want to be transferring to law school to become an accountant but still want to work in the law field,” Vanessa Bibiano, a Rio Hondo College student, said. Bibiano is a political science major and is one of the founders of a new club called Pre-Law Society.

Alpha Gamma Sigma is a state-wide community college honor society. Rio Hondo has a version of its own and is recruiting more students. This club takes part in community service activities and assists its members with their goals.

According to the club, Alpha Gamma Sigma is viewed as “a source of encouragement to succeed.” To join the honor society, students are required to have 12 college units completed and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Resources are available such as the Learning Assistance Center, assisting students with information regarding tutoring. Students who are in need of a tutor can visit

LR-118. “I’m here because of curiosity, but I’m glad to have stopped by for the free boba and important information,”

Hilary Silas, a Rio Hondo

College freshman, said. Silas took advantage of the freebies and planned on returning the next day for the Spring Job and Internship Fair. Discover Rio had free boba, a live DJ, and an inflatable obstacle course for all students to enjoy, all while obtaining useful information.