Danny W. Lim

Published on April 18, 2024

I was living in San Francisco and working at the Golden Gate YMCA. It was a great opportunity to work and attend school at the same time. I was able to meet the other students there, as part of the building was dedicated to the school. It was funny to have schooling at the YMCA, where people went swimming and playing basketball. I was also active on campus, joining the student union and participating in activities after school. I even won the first table tennis ping pong tournament at Golden Gate College! The professors were great, as they were part-time teaching and had full-time jobs. After graduating, I went back to Seattle and worked for the Boeing company as a purchasing agent. I was able to get a high-up job because of my college degree. I worked there for 30 years. My time at Golden Gate was an incredible experience. I was able to interact with teachers and students, and have fun. Most of my friends have passed away now, but I am grateful for the memories. I am honored to be able to share my experience with Golden Gate and be part of their legacy.

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