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Daily Archives: January 12, 2012

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My First Quarter at Cal Poly

Cal Poly, Class of 2015, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

My first quarter at Cal Poly was more difficult than I have imagined. Giving adequate time for every class was a challenge. Sometimes when I focus on a specific class too much, I paid less attention to other classes. I also realized that some classes needed more attention than others. The biggest cause for this…

What I’ve Learned After One Quarter at Cal Poly

Cal Poly, Class of 2015, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

Finishing first quarter of college was quite an eye-opener and difficult but it was also very exciting. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, being a small university, makes it very easy for me to move from one destination to the other. For example, I can stay up late at night doing my homework at the library.…

Reflections on UCLA

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UCLABy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

After finishing my first quarter at UCLA, the first word that comes to mind if relief. I’m so relieved I’ve survived the most intense 10 weeks where I was incredibly busy getting lost on campus, reading hundreds of pages for my classes (procrastinating the readings a little too), making new friends and adjusting to being…

My First Quarter at UC Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

What I liked best about my first quarter at UC Santa Cruz was taking an introductory course to Latin American and Latino Studies with Professor Hector Perla. I learned the most from this course because it taught me about the relationships wealthier countries such as the United States and European countries have with poorer Latin…

Reflecting on My First Term at Whitman

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, Whitman CollegeBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

This first semester in college has honestly passed quicker than I thought. I remember thinking I was going to have such a hard time adjusting to living in a new state so far from my family, but surprisingly I had an amazing time. I love my college because it is small and I feel like…

Reflections On My First Term Of College

Class of 2015, San Jose State, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

Reminiscing on my first semester of college, I’m very thankful for having the right to pursue a higher education. The semester allowed me to not just grow academically but also socially. One of the many experiences that I enjoyed this semester in college is living on campus. Living on campus not only exposed me much…

Reflections on the First Quarter at UC Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

As soon as I entered UC Santa Cruz I realized that I was going to have a new life not only academically but in any aspect. I don’t know if I was or I am still fully prepared for the “college life” however, I know I will soon get there. Being the first in my…

Reflections on the First Semester at Cal

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC BerkeleyBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

First semester went by pretty slow, probably because I didn’t do very much. All I did was go to class, go back to the dorms; same thing everyday. I wanted to join some clubs but it’s hard to find a balance between schoolwork and other activities. Going to class in college is similar to going…

Planning for the New Semester

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC BerkeleyBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

My first semester of college was filled with a lot of work, stress, new knowledge, and new experiences. However, most importantly, my first semester of college was filled with a lot of growth both as a student and as a person; I grew more independent and more able to advocate for myself. I met many…

Reflections on the First Semester

Class of 2015, San Francisco State, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffJanuary 12, 2012

I like being in a new environment and seeing different faces every day. I enjoy meeting new people from different parts of the United States as well as different countries with so many different cultural backgrounds, religions, beliefs and opinions. I like the fact that I get to choose my own classes according to my…

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