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College so far

Chico State, Class of 2018, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

Nothing specifically has surprised me from my college experience so far. The atmosphere is just how I expected it to be. Everybody actually cares about their education. I love going to the library to study, as well as participate in study groups. I found myself going to all of my math teacher’s office hours just…

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What is College to a Student?

Class of 2018, Contra Costa College, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

College? Most people know what college is. They know its a place people attend to after graduating high school where they obtain some sort of degree to specialize in a certain field, which will later extend their job opportunities, resume, and much more. However, what most people do not know is that college is much…

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My Experience Thus Far

Class of 2018, San Diego State University, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

Hello ! I’ve been attending SDSU for 2 months now and I’m pretty surprised  by the different aspects of college. SDSU has something happening everyday on campus, it’s never dull on campus. The different activities range from concerts, career fairs, farmers markets, karaoke, movie and trivia nights. I thought it would be an every once…

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A few bumps in the road

Class of 2018, Student Success Stories, UC BerkeleyBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

I am currently attending Berkeley City College for fall semester and it’s been great. However, there were a few bumps in the beginning. I didn’t realize that the syllabus was so important. IT IS. Reading it thoroughly was something I didn’t do which I regret not doing. I had to drop a class because of…

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College Life

Class of 2018, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

UC Santa Cruz has become my new home and I am able to shape my future to how I want. Nothing has taken a real tole on me because coming to Santa Cruz always felt like a home with all the new people you meet that are tagging in the journey of college. College doesn’t…

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A Month In…

Class of 2018, Knox College, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

College is the time when we young people grow, experience new things, and get a higher education.  I am currently a first year college student here at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. I originally came to Knox with the intended major of International Relations/Global Studies. When I sat down with my Academic Advisor, we talked…

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College Experience

Class of 2018, Sacramento State, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

My first year of college started off great. Everything was easy, getting to and from class, homework, studying. I’m off to a good start because I am able to pace myself and manage my time wisely. College is definitely different from high school, but in a good way. There is way more freedom, but it…

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First Week of College

Class of 2018, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

During my first week of college I have noticed a lot of good things, there is no one here to keep you on track, your very independent and this is going to take some time to get used to. Otherwise, college seems easy so far just waiting for new challenges.

My First Weeks of College

Class of 2018, Student Success Stories, UC DavisBy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

College life started out wonderfully. I moved into my residence hall and just walked into my floor mates rooms’ to make friends. Being unknown gave me a courage to go up and ask people who they are and what they want out of life. I formed a friendship with my roommates and floor mates in…

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Challenging first week

Class of 2018, Student Success Stories, UCLABy EdFund StaffNovember 24, 2014

School has been a lot harder than I expected. I knew it was going to be hard but I didn’t think it would be this much. Currently I’m taking math 1, english comp 3, and sex: through biology and gendered society. The hardest thing is the workload all the classes give me, all the readings…

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