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First Day of School and Wise Summer
I know I just posted a few days ago but I couldn't resist! It's the first day of school and it was pouring rain but it still went great! Watch the video to find out how it went and some tips on how to spend your summers.
Video blogging with Seanna
Hey Everyone! I'm back at Pomona for my second semester. CSO's Executive Director Matt Rubinoff stopped by campus to visit and pulled out his Flip Video. Here I reflect on my experience so far at Pomona and offer some advice for current high school students on...
Makin' it rain with Financial Aid!!
Finally back at school! Semester #2, Here we go! But how are you going to pay for college though?? Watch my first video blog to find out!
College on a Dollar-Menu Budget
FAFSA. Ferocious-Anxiety-Financial-Stimulating-Atrocity. My senior chemistry teacher belabored the fact that graduate and medical schools will look at grades in Organic Chemistry to weed out the strong from the weak. She told us that OrgChem isn’t grotesquely hard,...
Managing your time in college
Reflecting on my first semester in college, my biggest struggle was with time management. In this video, I share some advice for what to expect in college and how to manage your time so you succeed.
Asking for help
I've been back in Los Angeles for break, and Matt Rubinoff, CSO's Executive Director, visited me this weekend. Of course he brought his Flip Video. Here's some advice on asking for help and finding a mentor to help you get to college.
Don't forget your roots…eat a burrito!
I love being back home but also can't wait to get back to school. Take a look at this video taken after dinner at an awesome local taco shop.
Video blogging with Jesse
Home for winter break, CSO's Executive Director Matt Rubinoff came down to San Diego to meet me. He brought his new Flip Video. Check it out!
2010 is finally here!
The first semester definitely had many lessons to learn. One thing I didn’t mention in my previous blogs is that I was pledging for Phi Iota Alpha, a Latino fraternity that focuses on uplifting the Latino community and bringing together the different people of Latin...
Second Semester Freshman: Through the Storm
As I've spoken with many of my peers, they've all said that the first semester was a definite challenge. Many of my new found friends will be returning to Dillard University while others won't. One things for sure, we've all realized the Do's and the Don'ts of college...