Elijah Filice

Howdy! I’m Elijah, an ESM student and aspiring ecologist here at Cal Poly Humboldt. I hail from a middle-of-nowhere suburb in Sacramento, and transferred up here from Sierra College in Rocklin. Being from the valley, I didn’t have the luxury of growing up around a lot of nature, so living up here has certainly been a positive change of scenery. I am passionate about everything nature-related, and am very fond of birds, reptiles, amphibians, bugs, and especially dinosaurs. I am studying ecological restoration, and hope to be able to apply the knowledge gained here towards helping to revitalize damaged habitats and protect their inhabitants. Ever since middle school, I knew I wanted to attend this university; from its unique location and diverse habitats, to the hands-on curriculum and emphasis on field research, I felt this would be the best place for me to truly engage with what I love most. Transferring up here has certainly had its ups and downs and has not been without its challenges, and I owe much of my current success in making friends and navigating campus life to the TSO and their superbly supportive staff. As an ambassador I aim to support other students in their struggles and triumphs, and help foster the same sense of belonging I first felt through our transfer community. I am more than happy to help if you ever have any questions about Humboldt, navigating campus, finding resources, or simply wanna say hi and chat about big extinct lizards for a while!