“There was no running water in our homes. Women had to wait until darkness to use the woods for toilets, because they were not allowed to go outside during daytime.” These are the words of Hill Krishnan, recalling his experience growing up in India. Krishnan speaks eagerly over the phone, not from India, but from […]
Author Archives: Rebecca Ezrin
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Alumni Office steps up Mustang pride in preparation for family weekend
Cal Poly works to keep the entire Mustang family proud, including the alumni. What better way to do so then to combine Cal Poly’s most spirited events? Family weekend and the homecoming game were originally separate, but joined forces in 2015 for convenience. “I think people come back to connect with classmates and friends, they […]
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Life as an entrepreneur: Alumni share their journeys to unexpected careers
We never hear children say they want to be entrepreneurs.
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Student by day, police officer by night: A life of multiple identities
While Sanchez is off-duty, however, he sets aside his badge and blends in with the rest of the students.
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Exploring Southeast Asia: South-bound in Thailand
Southern Thailand is full of big cities, flesh-eating fish, boat rides, parties and monkeys.
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Exploring Southeast Asia: From majestic waterfalls of Laos to the tragic history of Cambodia
Rebecca Ezrin is a journalism junior studying abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With many class field trips and personal trips planned, her adventures are virtually endless. She aims to share her authentic experiences and what she has learned. Recently, she spent a week traveling through Laos and Cambodia. Before entering the Kuang Si Waterfall, just […]
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Exploring Southeast Asia: Urban vs. remote Vietnam
There’s a stark difference between the bustling streets of Hanoi and the calm waters surrounding the floating villages.
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Exploring Southeast Asia: Backpacking through mountains in Northern Thailand
What beats bathing elephants , home-cooked Thai meals and bamboo rafting?
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Exploring Southeast Asia: Finding a culture unlike my own in the Hmong Village
Rebecca Ezrin is a journalism junior and Mustang News study abroad columnist in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With many class field trips and personal trips planned, her adventures are virtually endless. She aims to share her authentic experiences and what she has learned. She recently stayed overnight in a Hilltribes village, the Hmong village. Located in the […]
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New year, new workout: The best classes you’ve ever heard of at the Cal Poly Recreation Center
The Cal Poly Recreation Center serves the needs of many and flows with an abundance of resources. Its tasteful selection of classes allows students to take part in fun workouts in a group environment. According to System Program Coordinator Eric Alex- ander, it is difficult to determine which classes attract the most students because the […]
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Upcoming graduates share their unique career paths
Fall commencement is soon approaching and students’ lives are about to change forever.