Dear Freshman,
My name is Asia Blakely and I have completed my first
year of College. When I first began at Cal St LA, I didn't know what to expect.
Although I was familiar with the campus because, both my mother and father had
attended, I still needed help with direction.
Looking back now one thing I wish I would have known would be where the
counselors office was located. There were many times when I needed to talk to
someone about my classes and I didn't know where to go. Now that I reached the
end of my first year; I have seen my counselor twice and she is very helpful.
Throughout the quarters I wish I would have known where the financial aid
office was, because dealing with them on the phone can take forever and
sometimes they don't know how to help you. There are many things I can list for
you to do in order to have a successful freshman year, but you have to create
your own path.
During the beginning of my first year, I was placed in
both remedial Math and English. When I first thought about it, I was upset and
felt that I didn't need to be in those classes. Actually, the classes such
like; English 101 and college level math help prepare you for what is to come
once you're in college level courses. It is important also, that if you are
placed in remedial, you must complete them within your first year or else you
will be disenrolled, but don't worry I'm sure you can accomplish it. As I moved
forward with my other classes, I had to find balance and made sure that I
stayed on top of my grades because, now you are your best advocate.
While attending school, I've come to understand many
things about how College may not be always what it seems. In a way I thought it
was parties all the time and hanging out with friends, and enjoying life. Now I
had to learn that there are no parties every weekend because, you need that
time to study and do homework especially for those who are taking over twelve
units. My first year was exciting but, also challenging. There were times I
wanted to give up but I continued because I wanted to make my family proud.
There were times I would meet new people and I felt as if I fit in. College is
a whole new environment and you have to know how to adapt.
I am writing to Inform you that, College is a place to
explore, built, and enjoy the memories
you make. The best advice I can give you is never give up, never take no as an
answer from a teacher, stay on top of your studies, and most of all make sure
you have a balance for personal life. I hope from reading this you will learn
from what I had to do and complete your first year. I wish you the best of luck
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