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Words of Wisdom:Advice for freshmen from the CFAC Staff
Time management and organization are critical to your success as a college student. Get a planner and use it, and take a proactive approach to your learning. Moonsun Chong
Play hard, Study hard! College will be the fastest 4, 5, or 6 years of your life. Enjoy it, but also make it count! Vanessa Davalos-Ledesma
You know the saying, the early bird gets the worm? Well here is my version...He/She who registers early gets the classes! Come early and prepared to advising sessions before registration begins, and have questions written down so you don't forget them. Dainon Deviney
Your professors are valuable resources, so don’t be afraid to talk to them. You should visit your professors during their office hours and ask them for suggestions when you want to improve your grades. Sara Grafton
Life is a journey of exploration and discovery. It is an on-going experiment in which BOTH your perceived failures and successes are providing you with rich feedback for future directions and destinations in the continuing and often surprising project of creating a uniquely fulfilling life of your own. John Grogan
The techniques you used in high school to ace all of your classes are not going to work in college. Take advantage of the Tomás Rivera Center's Learning Assistance programs, like Supplemental Instruction (SI) and walk-in tutoring. Sherree Kessler
Learn how to budget your money wisely. Try to buy used textbooks or borrow them from friends or the local libraries. Keep track of your checking/savings accounts and your expenses. Curb your expenses: limit the number of times you go out to eat or buy that expensive cup of coffee, don’t be afraid to explore thrift stores, go to a dollar movie or attend free movie showings on-campus. You can still have fun while not spending all your money. Visit the Rowdy Cents web site to learn more. Myrna Perez Your college experience is all about what you want to get out of it. Take advantage of everything the university has to offer and get involved in something, whether it’s a fraternity or sorority, an intramural team, or a professional organization. Not only will you meet different people, you will learn a lot about yourself. Annette Levario
College is a wonderful journey of growth and self development. Stay open minded and absorb all you can. Sharis Slocum
Take advantage of the resources that are available to you on campus (Advising Center, Library, Rec Center, UC, Tomás Rivera Center, Career Center...) - they are here to make your college experience better. Meet with your professors and advisors so that you have all the information you need to be successful. Kerith Stanton
Take responsibility for your actions: your words, your behavior, your learning, belongs to you. While you are to be prideful about success, you cannot blame others for your failures. Joan Tsacalis
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