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Category Archives: UC Santa Cruz

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What I Like About Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffJanuary 20, 2012

I liked the community UC Santa Cruz has. It’s not just one big campus; it’s split into lots of colleges. For example, I had a lecture with my whole college and it’s pretty cool doing homework with your building and going to class with your new friends. I loved how it was really hot the…

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…

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…

Working Hard at UC Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffOctober 27, 2011

My name is Nelly and I have been studying in UC Santa Cruz for almost two months. The transition to college has been really challenging. But because I have the opportunity to be a member of the Bridge Program through EOP the transition has being more easier. Through the Bridge Program I have a mentor…

First Year at Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffOctober 25, 2011

My transition to college was pretty difficult. It almost seemed or it still seems like I am the only one struggling with how the college system works, the way we sign up for classes and the flexible schedule but I know I’m not the only one. Being the only daughter in my family to strive…

Study Trip to UC Santa Cruz

Class of 2015, Student Success Stories, UC Santa CruzBy EdFund StaffApril 27, 20111 Comment

Attending Spring Spotlight on April 21st at UC Santa Cruz was not only insightful, but very fun as well. Zuhair, the Ed. Fund Program Assistant, Nelly, an LPS-Richmond student whom I befriended quite quickly, and I met at the Richmond BART station and drove to Santa Cruz to be welcomed by faculty and volunteer workers.…

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