Everyone warns you about culture shock before you go abroad. They tell you about language barriers, homesickness and the confusion of navigating a foreign country. What nobody prepares you for is the reverse culture shock of returning back home.
When I returned to Cal Poly after a semester in Spain, I expected a seamless transition back into my old life. Instead, I found myself struggling with something I never anticipated: the amount of time school demands here in comparison to abroad.
Tag: change
Elections aftermath: turning pain into purpose
Then I remembered the words of Colorado State Senator Tom Sullivan. I met Senator Sullivan last October in his home state. His son, Alex, was murdered in the Aurora Theater Massacre in 2012. Since then, he told me, he’s turned into “a ball of anger and frustration and lack of patience.” Oh, and he ran for office, won, and actually made change.
The media’s role in a divided America: time for a new path forward
Who’s to blame for America’s political divide? A lot of it comes straight from the media. Let’s face it—the headlines love conflict and fear, and that’s pushing Americans further apart. Sensational stories are great for clicks but terrible for trust. Something’s got to change.
Petition to improve lighting surrounding campus to be presented in City Council meeting
A petition to improve lighting in neighborhoods surrounding campus has been circling the Cal Poly community.
Sustainability organizations collaborate on ‘Rise Above Plastics’ campaign
The groups will be tabling and performing zero-waste audits.
More cops, fewer parties: How new policies changed WOW
This years WOW class may have different memories of WOW, ones with less parties and red cups.
Changes coming for parking on campus and downtown
Change is coming for parking on-campus and downtown Recent rumors have been circulating about Cal Poly charging for weekend parking on-campus.
CLA journal ‘Moebius’ goes online-only
Moebius, a compilation of work from the Cal Poly community and published by the College of Liberal Arts, is getting a digital makeover.
Americans weren’t looking for Obama’s change
Obama’s campaign promise of “change” meant something different depending on who was asked to define it. Read on to see our Conservative Columnist’s perspective.
“Generation Change” published by SLO native
“Generation Change” , written by a San Luis Obispo native, inspires progressive thinking.
Notable physics journalist to speak at Cal Poly
Dr. Barbara Levi, co-editor of the book “Global Warming: Physics and Facts,” to speak at Cal Poly. “It’s certainly one of the fundamental issues of our day,” Cal Poly professor Randy Knight said.

