College is crazy. Some of you will be getting a ring before spring and others still have not had a first kiss. The art of crafting the perfect post of your boyfriend or girlfriend or fiancé or “partner” can be challenging. Publicly associating with them can be nerve-wracking. Posting your lover is basically like saying, […]
Tag: freshman year
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The loss of freshman year: Incoming sophomores coming in as freshman
First, the last semester of their senior year of high school was hijacked by the coronavirus. Then, their freshman year of college, a time usually known for the possibilities of new friendships and experiences, was replaced with Zoom meetings and social distancing. Student’s first year of college can already be filled with anxiety and change, […]
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Answering your questions about Cal Poly: How to make the most of your first year
As incoming freshmen join the Mustang family in the fall, they are bound to have questions. So, here are some helpful tips that freshmen and incoming students might find useful in their first year. What are the best study spots on campus? The Warren J. Baker Center (building 180) is always a great option. The […]
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Freshmen reflect on a virtual year at home
For many, the freshman year experience is one of life’s many great adventures. Due to the nature of the pandemic, this year has created a barrier between freshman and the “true” college experience, causing many students to choose to stay at home all year.
Nutrition freshman Anna Skoglund said that she is glad that she deferred housing, despite missing out on the “dorming” experience. Skoglund has been able to spend quality time with her family, something she appreciates a lot.
Posted inBack to School 2018
Lessons learned in your first quarter of college to carry on into winter quarter
After experiencing fall quarter, freshmen reflect on lessons learned and make new goals for winter quarter.
Posted inFreshman 101, Special Sections
College is a roller coaster of ups and downs
College isn’t easy, but it is something you want to remember.
Posted inOpinion
6 things to do the summer before your first year at Cal Poly
Transitioning to the college lifestyle can be tough. Here’s six ways to help ease the pain of leaving home and getting settled in San Luis Obispo.
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School’s out: Freshman reflects on first year of college
Mainly I have learned that the “freshman experience” does not come down to how hard I partied or how many girls I hooked up with, but rather, how much time I spent with people who truly supported me.