https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct At Cabrillo you have a community of support, which includes former students. Here is what they had to share. en-us 2020-08-02 18:54:52 UTC 2020-08-06 18:43:04 UTC hello@padlet.com chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470322 Tutors are helpful but smart classmates are even better. Find them and learn to love them.   ]]> 2020-08-02 18:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470322 chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470600 The hardest classes you take are often the ones you will make the most friends out of, easy classes will most likely yield no friends (This is often called the Watson effect due to Marcus Watson's physics 4B class).]]> 2020-08-02 18:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470600 chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470986 The quality of education here is absurdly high, that also means some classes will be as hard as a regular university.]]> 2020-08-02 19:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667470986 chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667471194 Talk to your counselor, they will tell you everything you need to know. Don't try to do it on your own or listen to your friends. Meet with your counselor at least once a semester. ]]> 2020-08-02 19:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667471194 chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667471612 The first semester might suck, it is hard to find friends here. Become involved with the people you like, not the people who you are expected to like.]]> 2020-08-02 19:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667471612 chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667472046 Keep your head up and don't stop moving forward! First semester can be intimidating as you look ahead at all the courses you have to take before being able to transfer. Time will pass and you'll get through it! Also- Join clubs and be open to new experiences. Apply for engineering Abroad! Step outside of your comfort zone as often as you can. "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."]]> 2020-08-02 19:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667472046 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512259 The first few weeks can be really challenging before you find people you get along with, but your people are out there! Cabrillo is an incredibly welcome and open environment. Check out clubs that interest you, form a study group with people in your classes, even ask professors for advice (I’ve met many great people by professors introducing me to other students). You’re not alone. ]]> 2020-08-02 21:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512259 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512377 I knew so little going into my first semester at Cabrillo. I strongly believe that the reason I got my engineering internship, scholarships, and all the other opportunities that came into my life was because of the people around me. The engineering faculty, Carlos Figueroa (Physics Instructor), and Christina Ortega are all amazing and just want to help! Make sure you use your resources because that can make a huge difference in your academic endeavors at Cabrillo.]]> 2020-08-02 21:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512377 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512848 When you first realize how many classes STEM majors need to take it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. “I’m gonna be here forever!” Just remember everyone else is in the same boat, and that most stem majors need 3-5 years (or more!) to complete all the classes. The quality of education at Cabrillo is amazing, and the semesters will fly by. ]]> 2020-08-02 21:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/667512848 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668411895 I wished I had known about this program since the first day I became a Cabrillo Student. When I heard about this program I thought just about the physical disability, and I was totally wrong. After 4 years of being at Cabirllo, I realized I had a learning disability. I get so anxious while taking tests.  If I had known before about this program, I could have gotten so much much help and I could have done a better job in all my classes.  My point is that there is nothing wrong by asking for help. Please do it.
-Rosa 

]]> 2020-08-03 20:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668411895 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668419980 Another thing I wished I had known before is that Calculus classes and physics classes are a better match to take at the same time--same semester. Somehow calculus and physics make a better sense together than calculus and chem together. 
-Rosa  ]]> 2020-08-03 20:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668419980 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668428035 Remember, being a stem major is not an easy thing to do. If it would easy, everyone would be able to do it. We are super humans, we have to handle a lot of things to accomplish our goals/majors. And remember, ask for help. Ask a lot of questions to Christina about your major, classes or any concern you have. She has an answer for everything. Email or talk to Kelli, she's the most approachable person to talk to. She'll understand  all the struggles you've been through and she'll try to give you and advise to help you out. And finally talk to JoAan, she will understand and guide you through your engineering major in a way that you could have never imaged. She will find a way to match your engineering classes with your valuable time.
-Rosa   ]]> 2020-08-03 20:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/668428035 https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/671667660 Cabrillo College is such a diverse institution that if you look around and talk to people you will find a group of people that have similar goals if not the same ones as you. Get out of your comfort zone. It will make classes easier and enjoyable.]]> 2020-08-06 18:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/8710hqejyvxsfqct/wish/671667660