Five days of filming during finals week in May will provide a glimpse into the CSM student experience.
College of San Mateo is thrilled to announce that filming for The College Tour has wrapped! The College Tour is a groundbreaking television show streaming on Amazon Prime. Now filming its tenth season, each episode of the series shares the story of a single college through the lens of its current students and offers viewers an insider’s perspective on the college’s academics, athletics, student life, and campus culture.
The College of San Mateo episode features eleven remarkable CSM students and their incredible journeys. Hosted by Alex Boylan, audiences will embark on an exploration of how these students chose CSM, their distinct experiences within the vibrant college community, and their ambitious plans for the future.
The stories showcased on The College Tour promise to leave viewers inspired and motivated to embark on their educational journeys at CSM.
With filming completed, we are proud to announce the CSM College Tour Cast! Each student brings a unique perspective to the episode, highlighting the diversity and accomplishments of CSM’s student body.
The CSM Student Cast:
- Socorro Aguilar
- Gulnazik Bakhramova
- Edan Barrios
- Tori Cortez
- Casey Crews
- Anthony Grigsby
- Briana Johnsen
- Pablo Ossio
- Leila Tamale
- Auner Barrios Vasquez
- Glen Villamor
The episode will premiere on The College Tour website in August 2023 and then on Amazon Prime in March 2024. A selection of behind-the-scenes snapshots from filming have been released, offering a sneak peek into the first episode of season 10.
In the era of streaming services, The College Tour represents a significant milestone for CSM. By showcasing the college and its exceptional students on a popular platform like Amazon Prime, CSM aims to inspire prospective students and spotlight the remarkable opportunities available at the institution.
Stay tuned for further updates and be sure not to miss out on this opportunity to witness the stories that define the remarkable student community of CSM.
CSM President Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza with The College Tour host, Alex Boylan.
Briana Johnsen highlights the value CSM’s Veterans Resource and Opportunity Center and Child Development Center play in her life as a CSM student.
CSM Bulldog quarterback Anthony Grigsby shares his motivation for pursuing higher education.
Auner Barrios Vasquez (center left) and Socorro Aguilar (center right) at the completion of filming their segment.
Nursing student Glen Villamor prepares a blood drawing demonstration with nursing professor Melinda Nguyen.
CSM Alum Leila Tamale returned to campus to share how CSM prepared her to attend Stanford University.
Casey Crews (left), a digital media major and KCSM intern, reviews a jazz record with a friend.
Director of Pathways and Promise Allie Fasth chats with show host Alex Boylan about the Promise Scholars Program.
Gulnazik Bakhramova, an international student, shares her CSM story with the film crew.
Pablo Ossio shares his experience as a student-athlete at CSM.
Vice President of Student Services Joshua Moon-Johnson with The College Tour host Alex Boylan after recording a segment on financial aid.
Tori Cortez, a psychology major and softball player, highlights the valuable support she’s received as a student at CSM.
Edan Barrios, a computer science major, shared his experience as a first-year student at CSM.
