Last quarter did not go exactly as I expected. The reason given is because I knew that I was going into a higher level of education. Though throughout the quarter I realize how poorly my teachers from high school taught me. I had to put in twice as much effort as my fellow peers in…
Last year, the very idea of college made me excited and anxious at the same time. However, after this first quarter at Santa Clara University, my initial nervousness has faded. I started college a week earlier than most incoming freshman due to my being a part of the LEAD Scholars Program, which is an on-campus…
After graduating high school and going into my college career I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew that college would be a huge step away from high school but that it would grant me access to limitless possibilities that would greatly benefit me in the future. All summer long I found myself contained…
At the beginning of my fall semester I realized the major differences in the high school environment verses the college environment. In college I have more responsibilities; personal, academic and social. I’ve also faced (and is still facing) certain challenges as I transition into college. Even though these responsibilities have stayed the same I am…
My first semester of college passed me by extremely fast. The semester is coming to an end and as I contemplate on my first weeks here, I realize how much I’ve grown as a person. My first weeks of college were so much fun, settling into my dorm, meeting new people and even going to…
Well, it’s finally here: finals week. I’d like to say that college is no sweat and that I haven’t changed much at all since I started back in late September. But I will have to be honest here, college is no joke. I started out my career here hoping that the rumors were just rumors.…
Scholars, I’m sure that you’ve heard about the protests happening in the City of Berkeley, currently, I am torn apart. On one side, there are the protesters that are making their demands and chanting to have their voices heard, on the other side there is the police, equipped with riot gear in preparation for a…
I came to college thinking I was going to be isolated in my room. Throughout these first weeks I have been balancing out both my personal and academic life. Besides working at HomeDepot as a part time cashier I am a full time student at Sacramento StateUniversity. What has surprised me the most is the…
This first semester here at Lincoln University has been one of many learning opportunities and a quest to find myself. I already see a change from my high school years versus this first semester. The main difference is my involvement on campus. Earlier in the semester i ran fro freshman class council treasurer and i…
Attending UC Riverside for college has got to be hands down one the best experience I’ve been through in my life. It’s honestly so fun, because I’ve met several people that I can now call my best friends. Everyone here is so easy to relate to, especially people from the bay area. The community gives…