Dear freshman,
As my first year of college ends, you
are preparing to begin your new journey as a college freshman. When I began my
first year at Cal State LA I was lost and didn't know what to expect. It is a
huge difference, from high school to college. Even after going to freshman
orientation I was lost and confused, on the very first day I had no idea where
to go. Viewing my freshman experiences I wish I could have met the friends I
have now during my first quarter. I would also want to know where the
advisement location was located. Now that I know where it is located it is a
great help, because my adviser helps me keep up with what classes I must take
for my major. Knowing I was a college freshman made me feel nervous, anxious, and
scared, but it is normal to feel that way because most freshmen experience
it. Like most students it is also normal
for you to go through obstacles, sweat, tears and doubts. It important that you
don’t let the obstacles get to you, but best thing to do is keep moving forward
and don’t give up on your dreams.
As an incoming freshman I wasn’t aware of the programs
that CSULA offered freshmen to help them out. During my first quarter I experienced
not being able to register for classes because of financial aid issues, I wasn’t
able to register because financial aid didn’t cover for my tuition so I missed
my registration date. I was determined to give up, I went to the math
department and thankfully they were able to register in a math class. During my
second quarter as a freshman I found out about the First Year Experience
program (FYE). The program was a great help throughout my first year. The program
is designed to help freshmen students out, FYE helped me have reserved
registration to get classes I needed, and it also helped me meet many new
people by attending the discussion groups. The discussion groups helped me know
many information about upcoming events on campus and information about my
major, financial aid, and admission.
The
program made me feel proud for attending college; in the beginning I was embarrassed
to say I was remedial in both English and math. As time went by I was actually
proud of myself, because nothing is wrong with being remedial student. Just because
I was remedial didn’t mean I was “dumb” or “slow” as many people define it. If
you are placed in remedial you should be proud of yourself for attending a four
year university. Remedial classes actually help students become prepared,
because some high schools don’t really prepare you. It is important to pass
your remedial classes your first year or else you may be dropped from the
school, don’t stress to much nothing is ever impossible!
College
isn’t always the way it is shown in movies and TV shows, it isn’t about parties
and always being with friends and not doing work. In order to succeed in
college you have to keep up with school and maintain good grades. It is also
very important to study for every class and most importantly not to procrastinate.
Throughout my first year of college I experienced tough times and many obstacles
that were hard to overcome, but I did it. I believe in all freshmen, you can
get through the toughest times and you can graduate within 4-5 years.
To
conclude this letter I would like to give you advice, my advice to you would be
to join as many clubs as you can and get involved with school. I would also
advise you to join the FYE program because they will help your first year
become easier. My last advice would be to never give up, even if you think you
can’t do it pick yourself up and do what you have to do. I wish you nothing but the best. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Stacey Moreno
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