How will your relationship with your current friends be like in the future?

The myth when going into college is that you will probably never talk or hang out with your current high school friends. However in experiences that I have seen, it all depends on your situation. For example, if you go to a city college or stay home while going to university, you will most likely keep in contact with your high school friends. This is primarily because besides going to class you do not really get the opportunity to meet other people, and develop a strong bond. On the other side, if you live on campus and dorm, it submerges you into the college life and experience. Through that you get to meet many new friends so you start to drift from your old friends, since you barely see them, unless you live on campus. These are only what I have seen occur in previous years with some of my older friends.

 According to an article by Jenna Adrian-Diaz it all depends on how strong the bond between your friends are. You need to make sure that they are true friends and not just acquaintances. There needs to be a way for you to communicate with your friend once you go off to college because without communication the bond will weaken. This is where distance comes into place because if your friend goes out of state, you will not be able to see them until the holidays. You need to make sure your friendship can survive the distance when hoping to keep a friendship in the future. Lastly you need to be honest. If you feel that you are no longer feeling the chemistry you used to have as friends say it. Otherwise it will lead to toxic relationship with a person you used to care about. All in all it is still very possible to keep the friends that you still have in high school as long as your willing to fight for it. 

https://www.hercampus.com/high-school/are-your-high-school-friends-worth-keeping-college

How much more do college graduates make than high school graduates?

Some students have this thought about whether or not they will even earn more money with a college degree than with only a simple high school diploma. While some people with only a high school diploma do earn more than people with a college degree, these are really rare like for example Steve Jobs. However, according to Cornerstone University, in 2015 having an education up to the associate's degree level meant that you would be paid about the same as a High School graduate. However, it was only after the bachelor's degree that there was a big increase between the weekly earnings. Another thing that is beneficial to earning a degree is that the unemployment rate is much lower than people with only a high school diploma. Having a college degree means that you will be making more money than the average high school graduate and there are also far fewer chances that you'll be unemployed. Also, according to smartasset, the average salary of a high school graduate is $678 weekly earning and $35,256 per year. A person who has an associates degree makes on average $798 and $41,496 yearly which means that they will be making on average about $6,000 more than a high school graduate. The biggest difference comes when a person has a bachelors degree as they are making an average of $59,124 a year which is about $25,000 more than a high school graduate. If the person obtains a masters degree, they will be making about $69,732 a year which is a good $35,000 more than an average high school graduate. So the best way to make more money is by going to college and earning your degrees.

Javier Esparza

https://www.cornerstone.edu/blogs/lifelong-learning-matters/post/do-college-grads-really-earn-more-than-high-school-grads

https://smartasset.com/retirement/the-average-salary-by-education-level

A Double-Edged Sword

Since I was a little kid about the age of 7 I always looked up to firefighters and also wanted to be one.  I wanted to be a firefighter because they would always help people and serve the community and they are basically superheros.  Then later on I realized all the hard work they had to put in and how courageous and dedicated they are to there work every single day.  I realized that I wasn't as courageous or dedicated as a firefighter should be but, I figured another way to help others in the community.  It was to be a pharmacist.  A pharmacist doesn't need to run through fires to save someone and have to put there life on the line everyday.  They could help the community through medicine and would still be a significant help to the community.  

Becoming a pharmacist is quite hard.  This is a risky job where the wrong medication and dosage can kill someone and schooling is difficult.  Although the pay is great for being a pharmacist it is a double edged sword.  On one end it is a well paying job and on the other you might not even pass the exam for the Pharm.D.

One of my biggest fear was failing or not being able to complete pharmacy school.  So my question for after high school is "What will I do if I fail or am unable to become a pharmacist?"  I found answers for this question.  The answer to how to deal with failure was that everyone would fail at something in there life all you have to do is get past this wall and life would go on.  It may sound difficult at first because it is so costly and you put so much time into it but life will go on.  Another answer I found was that you could find other fields in other pharmaceutical fields and there is never a specific right or wrong path you can take. The only path you can take is the one for yourself.

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/alexandra-flores-pharmd/2016/09/how-to-deal-with-failure-in-pharmacy-school

http://pharmsci.uci.edu/didnt-get-pharmacy-school-now/

What Could I Expect my Freshman Year of College to be like?

What Could I Expect my Freshman Year of College to be like?

Many people don’t realize that their freshman year of college is going to drastically change their lives but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. First thing you may notice is how different the environment is in college classrooms compared to high school. Or even trying to find your class the first day is a challenge. My advice to you is to look up a map of the school campus to have a visual of where your classes are going to be at in order to show up on time. Another tip is to get to school about 15 minutes before your class actually starts so you have extra time to fall back on. Something you will expect once you’re in college is definitely more reading and writing with more homework and shorter deadlines. Once you’re outside of the classroom that’s a whole other story. You must make sure your homework, due dates, and test dates are written down somewhere you can remember them. It’s easy for you to forget and you more than likely will get a bad score for not studying on that important test that could easily make or break your grade. The last most important aspect of college you will need to learn quick as a freshman is your time management and spending. Time management is important because you don’t want to procrastinate till the last minute to turn in an assignment kind of like what I’m doing right now. As for spending you should never get carried away with the financial aid money or student loans that are given to you. In other words don’t go spending financial aid money on everything else but your necessities for school such as books and other supplies. https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/faq/what-can-i-expect-my-freshman-year-of-college-to-be-like/

How to Save Money in College

     College is expensive and for the most part that's unavoidable. One of the biggest questions I think everybody would love an answer to is how to save the most money possible. I think some of the simpler answers are applying for FAFSA, looking for scholarships, and doing anything you can in order to lower tuition as much as possible. However, even if one is able to completely eliminate tuition costs, there is still a struggle to pay for everything else. Living costs and materials for class can get rather pricey, and add up quickly. So what I want to know is how can I save money on day to day expenses throughout college?

     According to www.collegeavestudentloans.com there are many simple ways to save money every day without being a "starving student" in school. They say instead of buying new textbooks, its better to borrow one from a classmate, use the university library, or if necessary buy used textbooks from amazon. You're also sometimes able to rent textbooks from Chegg or Barnes and Noble's. They also advice to look for deals when buying laptops, rather than paying full price. Dell, Apple, and Adobe usually offer reduced prices to college students and many campus stores offer discounts on laptops for incoming students. Many stores also offer deals for students, so if you show your college id, you may be able to get food or clothes for cheaper. As far as food goes, College Avenue Student Loans advises not to go out often, and to buy foods in bulk. People spend significantly more money when going out for meals, and buying foods in bulk costs less than buying smaller portions. Another tip was if you're paying for your own phone and/or cable bills, to try to limit the use of data and cable by using WiFi and sites such as Hulu or Netflix for significantly cheaper each month. Overall, there are many ways to save money every day by being careful not to spend more than necessary on the things that you need.


Kaleb Stephenson

https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/blog/creative-ways-to-save-money-in-college/

Who will be there ?

       The truth is many of us will never see eachother ever again. After graduation many of us will part ways for years and possibly a lifetime. Experiencing life in our own way chasing what we desire. The people we have now that we can fall back onto for emotional support may vanish and that’s honestly scary. I’ll admit that I’m not the strongest when it comes to self support and I often rely on my close friends for the boost I need to keep striving. The question is what if we part ways and who will be there for me? According to my good friend Karina Delgado who is currently enrolled at Sadleback college. When we leave behind people who have been part of our lives for years some people will experience a temporary unstable  state of mind. She explained that she has encountered many people who seem to have everything under control, but in actuality do not. People like to mask what is truly going on within themselves. It is almost as if we are afraid that we are alone. However no matter the case we find ourselves in there “will always be someone willing to be there for you”. Personally I find this to be very comforting in many ways and I hope you all do aswell.

Sources: Karina Delgado Saddle Back College

What Do I Do If I'm Not Happy with the Career Path I Have Chosen?

As our freshman year of college creeps closer, I can't help but think if I am making the right choices for my future. What if at age 30, I do not have the same interests as I did when I was 17 and 18? Will I still be able to find something that I am truly passionate about doing everyday?

Well, according to www.themuse.com/advice, we should not be afraid of choosing the wrong career path. It is okay to change your major, if the end result involves a career that you are passionate about. But, in order for us to find our profession, we must experience different things so that we are able to identify what we would and would not like to do.

The best thing that is recommended, is to deeply research any career that you are interested in. Often times, we are not well aware of the responsibilities that these career paths take. If we are well informed, it can prevent us from choosing a profession that is not best fit for us. Ruling out these options, will only make those that we truly care about, stand out.

All in all, "it will not be easy to identify what will satisfy you without first pinpointing the qualities you know will be incompatible with yours," but in the end, as long as we find something we truly care to do for the rest of our lives, all the previous decisions will be worth it.

Esmeralda Orozco

Where Will The People I Go To College Be From?

Where will the people who I go to college with be from?

With the thought of going away for college a constant presence in my mind, I wonder what kind of people I will meet. Since I will be going to school a few hours away from home, but still in the state, I wonder where my peers will be from. According to an article from University of California, over 70% of UC students are California residents. Though this seems like the schools are almost all locals, there are still thousands from foreign countries, with the leader being China with twenty two thousand. Also, a University of California, San Diego statistic states that 36% of freshmen were from Los Angeles in 2016, with only 7% from out of state locations. I am from Los Angeles's surrounding areas, so over a third of the students will be from the same area as me. There is a surprising amount, however, who are from foreign countries at UC San Diego, which reaches up to 22% in 2016. What this means to me is that though I will meet people from across the state, the country, and the world, I will also meet a good number of people who live near me, and can relate to me.
First Time Freshmen by Home Location
Fall Enrollment at a Glance

Jonathan Torres

Question: How hard is it to adapt to life after high school?


Life after high school is a new concept that we will all have to endure sooner rather than later. Learning how to adapt to this "new life" begins now by learning how to become more self dependent. This helps create a better sense of responsibility along with strength and character. According to ldsjobs.org, they advise you to figure out your financial stability before deciding to take the next step and move out. The next step would then be to find a place to reside. The article also states clearly to aim realistically on a place to live. It is okay to live in an apartment, you're not going to live in a nice house right away. Taking time to learn day by day is crucial as well. Everyone learns something new about life everyday, it isn't something that can be learned quickly. Developing a plan on what to do after high school is also essential to being able to adapt to life after high school. Developing a plan such as determining what school you wish to attend as well as what you wish to major in. This will help you organize your life easier because you would have a path to follow rather than just to play things out day by day.

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/articles/preparing-for-life-after-high-school?lang=eng

Choosing paths other than college

At a young age, we are engrained with the idea that there's only one path to a successful life. That is you have to finish high school and college is a must to get a job that's not flipping burgers for minimum wage. However, some have found that college may not be the best fit for them, therefore, decides to skip college altogether and enter the workforce. With recent studies showing rising unemployment rate among recent college graduates, it's getting hard to justify the time and cost devoted to college. I believe that college should be for those who are unclear or unsure about their future. Colleges offer exposure to a multitude of careers and profession that can help a student discover what is it they really want. They also have the opportunity those who are going through the same journey and hopefully discover what is it that they want to do to make them happy. However, for those who are destined to pursue their career as a nurse, a mechanic, or a chef might not see the value in going to college. Many find it easier and cheaper to go to a trade school which focuses on their especially area of interest. For those who attend trade school found that it's faster to be certified and easier to find jobs after graduation. I Personally, I myself will go to college no matter what because the path I've chosen requires a college education in order to become a pediatrician plus my parents won't support me financially if I don't. There are different paths to happy life it is up to you figure out which one fits you best.






https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/despite-low-unemployment-many-college-grads-are-out-of-work-061818.html

http://www.familyconnect.org/info/browse-by-age/teenagers/transition-to-independence-teenagers/preparing-for-adult-life/life-after-high-school/12345

Is Going Directly to a 4 Year University the Right Choice?

    Now that high school is coming to an end, there has been something that is constantly on my mind because of the rapidly approaching deadline of college applications.  The thing on my mind is whether or not I should try and get into one of these colleges, or just start at a community college and transfer later.
    Right now, my main concern is my finances.  My grades are good enough to get into the college that I would like to go to, but what I'm worried about is that money will begin to take over and eventually I'll be in a heap of debt that is hard to climb out of.  According to the Cerritos College website, the average price for tuition is about $1,700.  If we compare that to my college of choice, CSULB, you can see that it is more than 4 times the price at about $6,500 for tuition only. 
    My logic is that it just makes a lot more sense to start at a community college and get as much as possible done before you transfer to a university.  It's really just all the same material, but one is way cheaper than the other.  It seems like a no-brainer to me.

https://www.csulb.edu/student-records/tuition-and-fees
https://www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/fees/default.htm

Question: what’s the best career path for me after high school?

       After the research I have done and the questions I have asked my parents and others around me I figured out that I want to go work for Edison electrical company after high school. I know that it is going to be a lot of work to get there but I am willing to put in the work to get there. The first thing I did was ask a family friends who works for Edison if he likes working there, his response was that he loved it there he enjoys the energy of his coworkers and what he does everyday with his job. Another part that I checked was how good the pay was, there is not much you can do in this world without money and Edison electrical plays very good that’s always a plus in my eyes. Finally the last reason I decided that this is what I want to do after my high school career is that I haven’t really figured out anything else for myself. This in my eyes is the best possible path for me and I am going to pursue it with all I got.

How Do You Manage Having a Job and Being a College Student?

How Do You Manage Having a Job and Being a College Student? 

As we are about to enter a new chapter of our lives we will all gain new responsibilities. Whether it's driving, college, or a job. We will all have to find a way to manage our time, to be able to do everything we need to do. With college coming up and becoming 18 soon I know that I'm going to want to get a job and earn my own money. I am also wondering though, how will I be able to accomplish that while still being a college student? I personally feel it might be challenging to balance the two, with college being difficult, having harder and more homework, and a job that requires a long periods of my time. In Deanna's blog post titled "How To Manage Full Time Work & College (And Maintain Your Sanity in the Process)" she gives tips that she found helpful for herself while she dealt with a full time job and college. I know not everyone is going to start out will a full time job in the beginning of college, but she gave some helpful advice on how to manage the two. Deanna states that throughout college we're going to have a lot of reading and her tip is "Bring your textbooks, or that article you have to print out, and use your breaks to read it", being able to multitask will help out a lot in managing the two. Deanna also brings up scheduling your job and classes on opposite days so that you don't have to go to class, and then hurry home for work. In the article titled "10 Tips to manage working while going to college" the author Trinya Murray also states advice on how to accomplish going to college and having a job. Murray's advice includes making college a priority, making sure your schedule for work is compatible with school, staying organize, making sure not over work yourself, and to still make time for yourself. I find these tips helpful because at the end of the day we all want and need to make money but we also have to focus on our priorities such as school. We need to find the perfect the balance to do both, and find what works best for you to succeed in both. 

http://www.morningcoffeewithdee.com/how-to-manage-work-and-college/ 

https://www.unigo.com/in-college/internships-jobs-and-careers/10-tips-to-manage-working-while-going-to-college

How to be vegetarian on a budget?

       When I go to college, I'm planning on becoming vegetarian. One drawback is how expensive it can be. Organic food can start to add up, along with plant based substitutes. Along with the fact that you may need to take vitamins in order to get nutrients that you won't get in huge amounts in plants, fruits, etc.
      After researching my questions and learn more, it has been clearer to me on how to save money with a lifestyle I want to be in later in life.
     In Hurry The Food Up, Hauke Fox wrote on how buying food in markets like Aldi and Trader Joe's is a much more cheaper option. Along with that using coupons, shopping on Amazon and Co for long lasting foods, and farmers markets toward the end is a huge way to save money. Aldi and Trader Joe's is a cheaper option compared to Whole Foods. Aldi's products are 50% cheaper, Go Banking Rates, while Trader Joe's is about $30 cheaper Business Insider. Shopping at a farmers market can be a bit expensive, going at a much more later time, the shopper can save money. Since farmers are trying to get rid of their produce, they are able to sell their produce at a decreased price. Clients can be able to bargain for lower prices, thus saving your money.
       Hurry The Food Up also states how making your own food can save your coin. Making your own butters in a food processor is a quick way to only make a certain amount you need and much more organic. Less chemicals are involved since the only ingredients consist of your choice of nut and your sweetener. You can also prep and cook your food in advanced, having your food cooked in advanced makes it less tempting to eat out and helps you make vegetarian food to cater to your needs.

       With Vegetarian Times , it states that buying your food in bulk is easier to manage how much food you'll buy and you can portion the amount you eat. Buying in bulk can be better since the food is more fresh. The article also stated how in farmers market not everything is certified organic. Which doesn't really matter. Being vegetarian doesn't mean that all your produce is organic. It's organically grown yet not certified organic. 

      No Meat Athlete suggest that buying your herbs in plants, rather than dried herbs, saves you money. They both cost the same, yet a plant is easier to keep and the herb leafs are more fresh. Matt Frazier also wrote how substituting in recipes is much more easier. Using tempeh, culturing and fermenting soy beans, along with tofu is a great way to start your transition.
       Knowing more on where I can buy and save money for being vegetarian, helps me feel with more knowledge on how to slowly become vegetarian. 

Is it alright to feel lost in life?

      Life during high school may not seem that great, to others it might have been the best four years of their life. Each year is a step closer to graduation, to a new start in life. Most people will have their lives figured out for the future, others may not. The bottom line is...it is perfectly normal to feel this way. Not everyone is going to have their life planned out, they are not going to have a map that points them to the right direction. Feeling lost in life is a phase that everyone goes through, I myself felt lost at some point in high school. The key is to not let this feeling consume you entirely. Feeling lost for a certain period of time is okay, however feeling lost the rest of your life is not.  Situations like that will only lead to depression and loneliness. 

      According to wonderlustworker.com, in order to over come the lost feeling in life one has to acknowledge five questions: 1.) What do I want out of life? 2.) What am I no longer willing to accept? 3.) What do my habits look like? 4.) What makes me happy? and 5.) How can I add value to this world? The main goal that people want out of life is to be successful in something one way or another. In order to achieve this, one must put 100% of their effort in order to make that work. If someone wants to have a high paying career and comfortable life, then they are going to bust their butt to achieve this. Getting rid of all the toxic behavior or people that you have been surrounded by can seriously boost your feeling of empowerment to take on life. Reflecting on your habits whether it may be your work habits or your personal habits can help make you be aware of your time. If you are struggling with this, then maybe you could set up a routine that is easy to follow through out the day. Most importantly, knowing what makes you happy will make choices easier to make. Life is full of choices and making a choice that ends up making you miserable will only hurt you. Making choices that you know will benefit you in the long run will be less stressful on yourself. Adding some value in the world can open a range of ideas one can become. If you are feeling bored then maybe you could do some community service by helping build a new playground for the city. This could probably lead to a career of being an architect someday. 

       In conclusion, feeling scared and lost in life is something people experience at one point. To overcome it, one cannot dig themselves deeper into that feeling. In all honesty, it comes down to the type of attitude you have. If its positive then you will get out of this slump, if it's negative then you will only struggle to find your way out. 

                                                                                                                        - Maya Espinosa 

https://www.wanderlustworker.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-life/

What Is College Life Like?

College life can be a scary thing to think about.  This can be whether you live on the school's campus or at home.  That leads to many future students questioning what they should expect when going to college.  College life can either be a great experience where they meet new people and experience new and amazing things, or it can be a dreadful environment where the student feels uncomfortable and out of place.  There are many positives and negatives to college life.  There are many positive aspects to living on campus and ways to make your college experience more enjoyable.  College can be described as pinball, bouncing around from class to class and every other activity you're involved in all crammed into one day.  Something to get over this problem is to learn how to manage the free time that you're given in between classes and study sessions.  By learning to manage your time, you're able to go about your day more smoothly without much worry.  Another positive about college life is meeting people that you share common interests.  You meet like-minded people who you'd never expect to get along with.  Some negatives to college can include having a schedule that's spread out through the day, more expensive to get through, and class buildings can be far away from each other.  These are just some negatives that are out-weighed by the positives.  In the end, college is whatever you make of it and is determined by how you handle whatever is being thrown at you.  Learning to manage your schedule, life, and anything else that is part of your life, college can be an experience to remember forever.

Sources:
What Will College Life Be Like?
What College Life Really Is Like

Is it worth going into the medical field?

Is it worth going into the medical field?

When it comes down to the cost and years it takes to become a doctor, I want to know if it's worth it. "The median four-year cost of medical school was $278,455 for private schools, and $207,866 for public schools in 2013 [...]"(1) In order to become an actual doctor in a certain field of medicine, you have to go through eight years of medical school. This being said, going into medical school can cost almost half a million dollars for adults under the age of thirty. Although that is the case, if you were to follow the right steps and to actually become a doctor, you would be able to make it up in less than ten years because the average salary of any doctor is $100,000-$200,000. "Many people search their whole lives for a career that brings them fulfillment and a sense of purpose in life. A career in medicine is one relatively sure way to find that purpose, particularly for individuals already passionate about bleeding science with care for humanity."(2) I don't have a passion for science but I do have a passion for helping people and making money; after reading the article and more about specific doctors, I would like to maybe try going into the medical field myself.

(1)https://www.bestmedicaldegrees.com/is-medical-school-worth-it-financially/
(2)https://www.premedlife.com/feature-articles/medschool-why-going-to-medical-school-is-still-worth-it-2911/

Robert Garcia

How different are high school and college classes? Do AP classes properly prepare you for college level classes?

      High school is supposed to be the stepping stone into college. However, around 40 - 60 % of college freshman are taking remedial classes. So, is high school really doing it's job to prepare us for college, and are AP classes a good way to bridge the gap?
    Everyone knows that most high school classes fail to even scratch the surface of what your studying, and with lazy teachers that only give you busy work, regular high school classes simply do not prepare you for your future college classes. AP classes, on the other hand, enable people to have a much smoother transition. More difficult high schools and AP classes give you a larger work load and are more difficult work than regular classes. Taking one AP class, even if you fail it, can help you get a better sense of the depth of knowledge required and the work load.
      College is like having Mrs. Garvin for every single class. So the one thing that High school and college classes have in common are students with a lack of time management schools. College is not completely unmanageable as long as you stay dedicated and learn how to manage both your social and academic lives. While you might be receiving more work from your classes than you did in high school, you are also able to choose a schedule that fits you. If you don't want a Friday class, then don't take a Friday class. You get to decide your schedule, and because most college classes are every other day, it could definitely help.
       It is recommended that you attend a college with semesters instead of a college schedule as it will allow you longer time to retain the information. Be prepared for a lot of information and no busy work!!!

https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education-k-12/reports/2016/09/28/144000/remedial-education/

Annie Bou- UCLA
Terron Germany- SJSU
Nyara Seymore- GCU
Tameko Thomas- Bowie State

"The One-Week Resaerch Project"

Question: How has moving out of your home to go to college affected you? Financially? Socially? What has changed form your perspective?

This is a question I have been debating for awhile because I am debating whether I want to move out or stay at home. I interviewed three people, two recently graduated, and one has been in college. my first interview was from a friend of mine, her name is Danise Herrington. She is a sophomore at UCI. Her response to my question was "Well moving out was a little stressful. I didn't know what it would be like on my own and I was afraid I wouldn't make friends. But since I have been gone I like it and I feel more independent. Financially I'm a little more stressed because I need to make sure to pay off student loans, but I'm sure it will be fine. Socially, I have met new people and its fun to be able to connect with others that I wouldn't have met unless I went to college. Since leaving home I have realized that I took a lot of things for granted and being on my own had made me more aware." My second interview was from a friend who graduated from Mayfair in 2016, Emily Rytting. Her response was "Moving out to college was very rough at first and I didn’t realize how dependent I was on my family. However,  it allowed me to become very independent and less reliant on my family. I was lucky enough to have a family who starting saving up since birth so I could further my education so it has not been an issue financially. It changed me socially in the sense that I had to make new friends and start a new life in a place that I was unfamiliar, but I have gained amazing friends and have formed amazing relationships. I do have a job! I am a math tutor at the nearby community college. College has changed me in a way that I have been able to live on my own, form new relationships, build community, and learn lots of leadership and communication skills!" My final interview was from a recent Mayfair graduate, Emily Chavez. Her response was "Ok so moving out is a really big change and at first I was a little homesick but since you are living with the same people in your hall you see them all the time and it’s a bit easier to make friends. Also in class the first two weeks it’s really easy to make friends because everyone is trying to make new friends and college is a new experience for everyone. Also financially you have to always make sure that you are trying to save as much as you can because money is really tight because of how much school actually costs. You have to be very disciplined and be on top of everything because your parents aren’t there to yell at you to do your homework or wake you up when you slept through your alarm. It’s also very different because the professors don’t tell you the homework they just expect that you have already checked online and know. Currently I don’t have a job so I can’t tell you anything about that." The responses I received gave me a more clear image as to what my experience would be like if I left home. Leaving home is definitely a challenge, and will affect every part of ones life, and will affect everyone in a different way.

What requirements do you need to become a pilot?

     A few months ago I found myself deciding I wanted to become a pilot. In the moment it sounded like a great plan because it pays well and I can travel for free. However I wasn't sure of what it entailed to become a pilot. I did some research but not enough to develop a strategic plan for my future. After my research I was still left with questions about what requirements I needed to become a pilot.

     With my lack of knowledge on the subject, I decided to continue researching. According to https://study.com/be_an_airline_pilot.html , You need a few things before you can pursue your career as a pilot. One of the first things you will need is a bachelors degree in aircraft operations, aviation, aeronautical engineering, or a related field, two months or more of ground training, more than 1,500 hrs of flight experience, and a commercial pilot's license.
     While this may seem like a lot of requirements this is not all of them. According to https://atpflightschool.com/faqs/how-to-become-a-pilot.html , to fly professionally a medical exam is also necessary to see if you are fit to fly a plane. Along with a medical exam, a student pilot certificate through the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and a rating Application are also required. You do not need a student pilot certificate to start flying lessons but is necessary to fly solo during training.

Is recieveing a Master's in Fine Arts Degree (MFA) worth it?

After highschool I have decided to apply to Cal state long beach and receive my 
Bachelors in Fine arts. Knowing that the art curriculum is the same as those in private 
schools, I am hoping to transfer to an art oriented school for my masters. Considering 
myself as an artist already isn’t enough. I want to expand my works and hold a skill 
with almost every medium found in the art world. In order to do so, having an MFA 
can open up so many career paths and help me build upon what I already know.

What makes Fine Arts different than a specific major in art -such as graphic 
design -is that fine arts covers all of the arts. It’s said to cover graphic design, 
photography, illustration, painting etc. Holding a Bachelors in Fine Arts may 
lead me to pursuing almost any job in theart realm. However, having just a 
bachelors would possibly tank my career goal, I won’t be able to get away 
from my employer. As an artist, I enjoy being the leader, or at least working 
independently.  “Typically, the U.S. Bachelor of Fine Arts consists in two-thirds 
of studying the arts. It also has more studies in general liberal arts. A Masters 
of Fine Arts is available and limited to students with great talent and skills…”(1). 
An MFA would allow me to become a professional arts teacher at a college or 
an arts gallery manager. (2) According to my close family friend, Andy Bialk, 
who has received a masters in Graphic design claims that “receiving any arts
 major will make you very noticeable”. He stated that “the very few artists who
 increase their education in the arts are given high paying job recommendations 
from their professors”. Andy made his way through a Graphic Design Professor,
 once graduated, he was chosen by Dreamworks to create the character Megamind . 
His latest animation was Into the Spider-Verse,and has had the opportunity to be 
the head designer for the new movie The Grinch.

Personally, I hope to become a more free range artist and hold my own gallery 
openings, collab. with other artist, and maybe have a fashion line. Who knows, 
I may do it all. I am a scattered-brained artist who is all about the aesthetics 
and getting the word out with my chosen themes. Being a female artist, I believe 
receiving an MFA is highly important for the career I’m trying to pursue.

1. Difference Between BFA and MFA | Difference Between 
    http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/differe
   nce-between-bfa-and-mfa/#ixzz5V01j66rE

      2. https://www.allartschools.com/masters-degree-art/

How will I survive my first week of college?

A few days after graduation ends, I'm going to realize that college is about to begin soon. With that in mind, I'm going to have to get in the mindset of preparing for my classes, my trip there, and for everything else necessary. The thing is, I'm not sure if I'll know what to do once I get there. When searching for answers on how to withstand my first week of college, many sources have provided informative answers. The tips stated in the articles that I've read seem to all fall under three categories: class behavior, social behavior, and personal preferences.

Regarding class behavior, it's most important to arrive to class on time. This allows you to grab any seat, be comfortable with your surroundings, and be prepared for the class. If the professor catches you arriving 10 minutes late due to your unfamiliarity with the campus, they're most likely going to have pretty negative first impressions about you. It's also important to pay attention and be prepared, as the lecture is going to throw lots of information at you. Grab a laptop, grab your books, and train yourself to stay awake during class.

Social behavior seems to also be a necessity in college. Being an open-minded person allows you to accept others ideas and compare them with your own. It also allows you to have a fluid conversation with fellow classmates. Through class conversations, there's an opportunity for you to meet new students to socialize with. Although you may hang out with friends from high school, it's always great to meet new people in college.

A personal preference should be prepared last, as it can change over time. Find whatever makes you comfortable. While studying, would you prefer to listen to music or have complete silence? Would you want to study indoors or outdoors? Do you prefer pocket planners or calendars? As long as you find a way to keep yourself organized and prepared, you're ready for your first week.



https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/what-to-expect-on-your-first-day-of-class-in-college

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/12/what-you-should-know-before-your-first-college-class/2643391/

https://www.testive.com/10-tips-to-survive-your-first-week-of-college/

How will college impact your mentality

 Your mentality after high school will change immensely. While spending four years with people who care what you look like, or how intelligent you are can depict how you view yourself, yet in reality none of that matters in college. According to “ The tab” article on “ Staying in the high school mindset will ruin your college experience” the girl being quoted reflects on the fact that you are not the same as you were in high school. In high school one person may stay so wrapped up in your own selfishness that you don’t see the reality around them. However, when you go to college you have to understand this new mind set, that "You’re not growing if you’re not changing”. Having a more understanding and aquring a growth mind set can only improve your understanding and skills of acceptance. 

   Not only do you have to realize that no one cares about your appearance in college, nor do they care about about what “ high school accomplishments” you have. You scoring the last winning touchdown in your homecoming is not going to impress everyone. Going into, and after college, will make you more humbled because everyone brings something different to the table and you may gain knowledge or experience from others.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thetab.com/us/ohio-state/2016/11/08/staying-high-school-mindset-will-ruin-college-experience-6335/amp

Interviewed Breeonna Montez

How necessary is Film School?

To me Film School is a luxury, not a necessity. Many of our favorite movies were created by people who either went or dropped out of film school. Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) never went to film school, and takes pride in the fact he didn’t.  “When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, no, I went to films.” Film School is useful for a lot of things, and can be beneficial. It provides knowledge of film, the process of filmmaking, and is a great place to meet other filmmakers and possibly make connection in the film industry. But just because you go to school for something doesn't mean you are guaranteed that profession or that you’ll ever be good at it. A great example is Michael Bay, who went to film school but makes terrible movies such as Transformers.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson  (Boogie Nights, Phantom Thread) went to film school for about two days before leaving after being told, “Anyone who's here to write Terminator 2, just walk out.”  In which he took as “We write serious films here.” Film School can teach you the steps but it can't choose your creativity and where your mind is going to be drawn to. There isn't just one type of movie, there’s good, there's bad, there's funny, there's sad, there’s action, there’s romance, etc. There also isn’t just one way of writing or directing, each person has their own unique way of storytelling and means of painting a picture. Film School can't decide what kind of artist you can be, only you can. There's more to film than just knowledge, you need passion, you need determination, you need heart. You can't spell heart without art.

-Roberto Hoyos

  

Is College Going to be the Way People Think It Is?

       As we get ready to graduate high school and go off the college, there are many questions we have about college. Looking forward in life, we often have this picture of what our life is going to be. Reality is life is that life is not going to go the way we think it is. There will be bumps in the road, but these challenges are going to help us grow in life.

       We often have this perception of what college is going to be. According to www.theodysseyonline.com, this one particular student found college not to be the way they thought it was going to be. For example, they believed that making friends was going to be easy, but little did they know how hard it actually was going to be. They also go on to talk about how they believed that college was going to be easy, but two weeks in they found out is was going to be hard it actually was going to be.

       In order to overcome these challenges they needed to be addressed rather than ignored. For example, people talk about how making friends was hard, and for them to fix this problem they put themselves out there. It talks about how they went to school events in order for them to meet new people. Another example it gives is, having people open themselves to new ideas. These were just some things that were talked about in order to face the challenges of college not being what it was perceived as.

Ashley Rivas

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/college-thought
https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/college-isnt-thought/

     

What can I expect my Freshmen Year of College?

Your freshman year of college can be the best or worst year of your college experience. College isn't for everyone, as it is very fast pace, and nothing is ever handed to you. Dedication is key too college, for as you're making a path to your career, and picking the right classes for your desired career. Be prepared to have countless nights of no sleep and a whole lot of ice cream to keep those stress levels down. College Fashion states, "Freshman year is when everyone is adjusting and figuring themselves out. Sometimes, you will feel like giving up because the homework and studying are never ending and that hits you harder as the weeks past. You lose thought of everything around you and only think of the next page your about to on your 50 page report. College isn't no joke, that's your second home for however many years you decide to stay. My Sister in her Senior year of College states, "You have to ask for help and not expect teachers to know you need help. You have to ask questions, in order to understand everything."  Say bye to the good long naps and the late night parties for that will all be gone in less than a year. Let me ask you this, is college really for you?
 
Maddison Brown

https://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/12-things-freshman-year-taught-me/

How do I stay organized and on-top on my assignments in college?

Throughout high school I have mainly relied on my memory to remind me to do my homework. This senior year I finally purchased a planner and I am proud to call myself a planner person; however, I still find myself forgetting about it and not writing in it. Also, since I will be a D1 student athlete at Mississippi State it will be 10 times harder to keep myself organized and get all my assignments done. One idea that I read from USNews.com was to voice record your class lectures. This would be helpful when studying or doing homework, so you can listen how to do a problem while trying to figure it out on paper. For me, I learn by hearing and listening, so this would be a good way to really understanding what I am doing especially in math. Also the Huffington Post recommends to keep a regular routine because "Keeping to a regular routine and structure is very important in helping you avoid the pitfalls of procrastination and avoidance; which then leads to feeling overwhelmed and stressed out." Keeping a simple morning and night routine can save me time and keep me more relaxed. Also having a set soccer routine, I will have to set my time to work around the demanding schedule. Although I will be playing very competitive soccer through college, I know that I can still be organized and on top of my work with a little bit of focus and awareness of my daily routines and schedules.

Does life get better after High School?

Does life get better after High School?

High school teaches us a lot about ourselves, Just not enough. We are all young, scared and insecure people with little power. High School forces you to be someone you are not, causing you to lose yourself. Life after high school is much more complicated but you get a say in what you choose to do. You gain control over your life while gaining confidence within yourself. You learn to care less about what people think of you and more about who you are. You choose what you wish to excel at reacher than desperately struggle to meet the systems expectations. For most people life get better. You simply have the freedom to do what you choose. You learn from your mistakes and an become more knowledgeable. The years after HighSchool   Will be your best, all the ups and downs will pay off in the long run. Thinking of the future is scary and not everyone it ready for the road that we are about to adventure on. Hopefully everyone does whatever it is that makes them happy. Stop focusing  on other people's happiness, sometimes being selfish is the only way to achieving your own happiness. Make mistakes do bad thing but don't repeat the things that during you down. Life after High School is unpredictable but that's what makes it so great. 

The Mindset of an Entrepreneurial

          As time is ticking and the days in the calendar keep passing by, our senior year will soon come to an end. Many people will want to branch out and go into the military as others choose to go to college. But what I have always questioned is the mindset of entrepreneurs. When I researched more about it, the simple definition stated that those of which who have that mindset are often drawn to the need for new innovations and opportunities. Entrepreneurs are not held back when asked to take risks and when stuck in a dilemma they can conclude that mistakes happen and changes can occur. That being said, if we think about it we are all entrepreneurs. The characteristics that I just wrote down can simply be yourself. It is said in a Forbes article that we are born to survive and in order to survive, we have to think. It is an everyday thing, the constant need to make a decision requires innovative thinking. For such a long time I would think that you would have to have a high education to get close to being an entrepreneur but it is the complete opposite. There is no barrier that separates you and the most intelligent person when asked who has the most capability to become an entrepreneur. After doing some simple reading relating to that, it has made me feel a little better about myself and what I am capable of doing. 

Vanessa Gonzalez

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswomanfiles/2014/01/09/we-are-all-entrepreneurs-its-a-mindset-not-a-business-model/#18e583bcd84f

http://lexicon.ft.com/Term?term=entrepreneurial-mindset

Failing Successfully

What can failure offer to me when I just obliterated my final, or the boy I asked out said no, or when a research project is due and I am now just starting and looking through Google for articles and answers on why failure is necessary, especially in a post high school setting, at 1:05 AM? As we are becoming soons-to-be-graduates, what can it do for us in life? While researching this an hour ago, surprisingly, I found that failing could be a positive thing. I might as well end the research here already, but we still need about two more answers to pass. So how do we fail successfully?

In high school: failing to make the basketball team, or to turn in late homework from six months ago, or to being late because your car battery decided to not work the day of rehearsal, we are offered multiple chances to no chance at all. We are allowed the opportunity to succeed once more during those unfortunate, yet evident times. However, in the cold, harsh winters of life, you are forced to be independent. Responsibilities and time-consuming efforts appear for you in order to survive the reality of the real world. Sometimes, too much of it makes you stumble, fall, and maybe break a hip. It will dawn on you that life is tough and that you can fail at almost anything and there are no do-overs. And now you have a broken hip.

But it is not the end for you and your figuratively broken hip. I found that in William Arruda’s Forbes article, “Why Failure Is Essential To Success”, he states that embracing failure allows us to learn that it is not a setback. From applying to a job to playing a sport, those allow us to fail and learn and try again. Failing becomes something you can succeed from because of its power to improve our resilience in trying. But maybe, we haven’t failed enough to realize that. We want to give up as soon as the task at hand seems too hard to overcome. However, limiting ourselves impedes our abilities to make big goals in our lives. If we want to improve our mental and physical well-beings in the future, failing is the start of it all. Maybe, what you fail in high school could be a small lesson to help you progress forward and be better prepared for what life barbarically throws at you.

In J.K. Rowling’s 2008 Harvard commencement speech, she talks about her revelation of failure: "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default." Influential people such as J.K. Rowling, Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, and more have failed a tremendous amount of times. But they never stopped. Their crowned achievements come from not being afraid to fail. To me, failure is simply a blessing in disguise, no matter how big or small as it lets us analyze our mistakes and be knowledgeable next time if we ever attempt again. It is always a lesson we can use to succeed as it not only defines our ability to keep moving forward, but our reflection of who we are to have the strength to get up and be an improved person everyday.

Go take risks. Fail as you please and do with what you will learn from it. Because without it, you can never understand the joys of risks, redemption, and the beauty of failing successfully.

    Kevin DaJay

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp8lz36c

www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2015/05/14/why-failure-is-essential-to-success/#10e670ae7923 https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/15-highly-successful-people-who-failed-their-way-success.html

What's life like in College?

       As seniors, we're beginning our transition from high school to college. We're so buy with completing college applications, meeting deadlines, filing FAFSA, buying jostens, along with finishing academic work. During all this craziness, we begin to wonder how life is in college. Is it just like high school? Do professors really not care about the students well-being? What's campus life like? How will we manage our time with large amounts of school work, a job, and adjusting to the new college life?
         According to www.collegedata.com, many current and former students at college gave their opinions on what life was like at college. some students stated that life in college is being able to meet new people who are like minded. They all tried their best to get into the college and have the same mindset as you. Because of this, it's easy to find topics to get you close with new people. Many say they were easily able to make friends at the library, in their dorms, and dining hall; the stress of worrying whether you would make friends isn't a problem.
       Some students discussed how many endure "first semester blues", because they're homesick and overwhelmed with the new environment. Many suggest to be aware that everyone will go through this in the beginning and to seek on campus counseling. Other students discussed how time management changes when you're in college. Transitioning from the strict and hectic schedule of high school, to college is rather easy. Students still have lots of things to balance such as work, academics, clubs, working out, and socializing. However, college gives a lot of leisure time for you to figure out your schedule accordingly.
       My friend Sean, goes to CSULB and he says that life in college is a lot more relaxed than in high school. He says it's pretty tough academically but overall the experience is more calm and easier to go through. He also said professors are very helpful and willing to give extra help to students.
        A few students according to their interview, stated that their typical day in college as a "pinball" to give a better visual. Many students especially at large UC campus' or out-of-state universities, have to bounce between classes across their large campuses. From dorms, to dining halls, to meetings, to sports, to clubs. Many also like to get up early to work out or stay up late to finish assignments. However, many look forward to their free weekends and extra leisure times during the week, which motivates many of them to get their work done. Overall, all students claim that college has given them a newfound appreciation to the free time given to them. Many are very happy that they're able to use their time to their own advantages.

Krystal Jamjampour

https://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/content_magarticle_tmpl.jhtml?articleId=10103