CG 51 Advice by https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7 Share at least one piece of advice to a new incoming student to Cabrillo. en-us 2018-10-03 16:26:04 UTC 2019-02-01 19:06:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png Meet with your counselor prior to registering for courses. chortega https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/288745847 -Christina Ortega]]> 2018-10-03 16:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/288745847 Apply for Scholarships and use as many resources as you can while you are here go to the hub,get tutoring if you need it and look into the mentor program it can really help you. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311205458 -Genesis Smith]]> 2018-12-05 02:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311205458 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311223732 The O'Net and Stanford "Know Thyself" assessment are very helpful in this class. They help you discover new careers opportunities and areas you will likely thrive in. Also, counselors are very helpful at Cabrillo. I'd recommend you ask for help when you need it.  
- Josh Winters]]> 2018-12-05 04:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311223732 Take advantage of the HUB! Great tutors available free of charge. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311638596 -Esmeralda Santos]]> 2018-12-06 00:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311638596 Make sure you are taking courses that are transferable if that is your goal. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311641230 -Madison Jani]]> 2018-12-06 00:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/311641230 The Accessibility support center takes drop-ins. Don't be afraid to use them for simple or big questions, this is also great for planning appointments within Cabrillo. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312115618 -Georgia Raabe]]> 2018-12-07 04:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312115618 Sierra Belgard https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312367140 Plan out your courses in the beginning of your time at Cabrillo so you know where you are headed. ]]> 2018-12-07 18:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312367140 Viviana Jaramillo https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312446478 Visit the library it’s a great place for resources and a great quiet place to study! Especially for midterms and finals. ]]> 2018-12-08 00:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312446478 Always make time for receiving the help you need, whether it’s in the hub or with a counselor. Along with receiving help, never be afraid to ask questions; there is no such thing as a silly question! Every question is valid and it’s important to have the answers. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312588806 - Noël Nelson]]> 2018-12-09 05:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312588806 Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re struggling emotionally or mentally. Sometimes things get too heavy for us to handle and we need some caring support. At the Student Health Center there are counselors there that provide psychological services for FREE. Call 831.479.6435 if this speaks to you and you can set up an appointment. Good luck and don’t forget Cabrillo wants to help you! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312728290 -Sophie Wells ]]> 2018-12-09 22:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/312728290 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313197214 Don't procrastinate. Stay on task. when you get an assignment do it do not wait for the day before it's due. Doing assignments on time will give you a chance to have others look it over and that will help you succeed. 
-Samantha Greene ]]> 2018-12-10 22:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313197214 Don't procrastinate, make time for your homework. If you need to make a schedule for yourself make one! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313207070 - Celia Ramos]]> 2018-12-10 23:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313207070 -René Aguilera https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313668288 It’ll be a lot lonelier at first, but stick with your new schedule and look for the people or places that work with you to make you happy and bearable in this new place.]]> 2018-12-12 00:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313668288 Treat Extra Credit like regular assignments. It'll give you a bit of cushion in your grade in case you don't do as well on an assignment as you think you would or just don't have the time/energy to do some of the work. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313950415 -Sydney Bowdoin]]> 2018-12-12 17:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/313950415 Complete financial aid paperwork as soon as possible. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314019830 -Nicholas Koenig

]]> 2018-12-12 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314019830 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314347369 Make sure you arrive early to find parking spots so you are not stressing about arriving to class late.
-Jacob Torres-Luna]]> 2018-12-13 16:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314347369 Make sure to have all questions answered and that you get all the due dates written down. If you don't get financial aid forms in time you are gonna be sad from even a community college bill https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314347976 -Sebastian Mallory-Neuburger]]> 2018-12-13 16:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314347976 Keep up to date with degrees and certificates! Things will change and you might be able to take less classes and achieve your goal quicker! Things might be lonely and maybe you won't have friends at first, but it's always good to talk to people in class. Don't be afraid to break the ice! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314379653 -Aiven Lozano ]]> 2018-12-13 17:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314379653 It get easier , school, work , whatever your doing it will get better https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314440910 -Alli Ruiz ]]> 2018-12-13 19:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314440910 Daniel Duran https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314467614 Make sure you meet with a counselor for your education plan because they will make it for you so easily and will ensure that you don't waste time at Cabrillo taking classes you don't need. Take your time at Cabrillo seriously because you WILL regret it if you don't. ]]> 2018-12-13 20:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314467614 Make sure to take advantage of the resources Cabrillo provides for you such as the Math and English Learning Center! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314468037 -Madisen Ruelas

]]> 2018-12-13 20:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314468037 Try to meet with counselors as early as you can, because they can get booked up completely and you will only be able to do 10 minute drop ins https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314473545 - Duncan Roach

]]> 2018-12-13 21:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314473545 Use the library databases, you can find a bunch of useful information there! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314495590 ~Daniel Taylor]]> 2018-12-13 22:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314495590 If you don't understand something that your instructor talked about in a lesson don't be afraid to ask for clarification or you can go to their office hours just make an appointment ahead of time. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314505977 -Nicole Garcia]]> 2018-12-14 00:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314505977 Make sure you understand what classes you need to take to transfer or graduate as soon as possible. You don't want to leave figuring it out until your 3rd semester and realize that you should have taken more classes in your previous semesters to allow you to transfer/graduate quickly https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314521617 -Tristan Ahn]]> 2018-12-14 02:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314521617 Always keep up with your assignments, or they will stab you in the back. and you will be loaded with homework. Go to the HUB if you need help. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314534796 - Jillian Silva 

]]> 2018-12-14 04:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314534796 If you have the time and the extra 20 or so dollars, sign up for a half credit in KIN23A. The WEC is amazing and working out is such a great stress reliever! Plus it's much cheaper than most regular gym memberships! https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314536959 -Remi James]]> 2018-12-14 04:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314536959 Sign up for classes as early as possible so you can get classes convenient for your schedule https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314540309 -Kai Goings ]]> 2018-12-14 05:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314540309 If you are not familiar with canvas or online based classes make sure you understand them before your semester catches up with you https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314540922 ~Kolton Marquez

]]> 2018-12-14 05:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314540922 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314542442 Utilize the ILC in the Watsonville center, it has most books that are being used for class course at your disposal.   
-Sergio Guzman ]]> 2018-12-14 05:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314542442 Buy a parking permit early so that you don't get a parking ticket. conneranthony13 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314547075 -Conner Anthony ]]> 2018-12-14 06:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314547075 Even though some of the classes may be easier than high school, studying is essential because the test grades show up to react to tlussier25 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314552806 -Trevor Lussier ]]> 2018-12-14 07:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314552806 Time management is key. Great time management is something everyone should try to achieve. A good balance of homework and studying ect is a good goal https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314554317 -Casey Valcarcel ]]> 2018-12-14 07:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314554317 Raquel Bengard https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314560851 Make sure you have notifications turned on for canvas to ensure you don’t miss assignments or important messages your instructors may send through canvas! ]]> 2018-12-14 08:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314560851 If you're a full-time student and working full-time its important to manage your schedule to have enough time with your school work. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314649520 -Stephanie Martinez

]]> 2018-12-14 14:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314649520 Jennifer carmona https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314703957 Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make an appointment with a counselor or do a drop in. They will answer all the questions you have regarding your classes or college in general. ]]> 2018-12-14 15:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314703957 If you're taking Math 152 I cannot recommend Supplemental Instruction (SI) enough. You can have a group discussion on any topic that you're struggling with. There are usually snacks available as well. Although it is usually bi-weekly, more study sessions are added before finals week. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314705779 -Alex Santillan]]> 2018-12-14 16:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314705779 https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314716618 Take advantage of your professors office hours for any additional help and or questions. It is extremely helpful to get that one on one support.
- Valeria Vazquez]]> 2018-12-14 16:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314716618 Use the HUB behind the library like your second home. https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314741417 Take advantage of the Free tutors available to you. 
Bria Steinbruner]]> 2018-12-14 17:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314741417 Summer Gonzales https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314803055 Study for each and every one of your classes that little extra time that you spend doing that will help you so much. Also never miss or be late to a class it will HURT your final grade so much.]]> 2018-12-14 19:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chortega/z7g040sg5ih7/wish/314803055