Empowering Student Voices: Farhaude Alrafi Stops By Pirate Voices
11/12/26
In the latest episode of Porterville College’s Pirate Voices Podcast, host Primavera Monarrez sits down with a truly dedicated student leader: Farhaude Alrafi, Associated Students of Porterville College (ASPC) President, writing mentor, physics
and chemistry tutor, and biology major.
Farhaude shares his inspiring personal journey from graduating high school and initially
attending UC Davis, to navigating personal roadblocks and finding his true home and
community back home at Porterville College. Get an inside look at how Farhaude balances
a packed schedule—from leading the student government and championing student representation
on campus committees to tutoring peers and driving civic engagement initiatives like
the recent Ballot Bowl Bash and Votes and Floats voter registration events.
The episode also highlights PC’s robust student resources, including the MESA Program (Math, Engineering, Science, and Achievement), the state-of-the-art literacy and STEM Innovation Centers, and flexible student worker opportunities that allow students to thrive both academically
and professionally.
Whether discussing the differences between quarter and semester systems, the value
of academic conferences, or even his downtime hobbies, Farhaude embodies the passion
and drive of our campus community.
Watch the video below to hear how we all work together to Start Small and Go BIG!
