Students are still upset about the news last week from the California State University Board of Trustees, where they voted 10-2 for an increase in student fees by 5 percent. The continued cuts in the California state budget have forced the CSU system to raise fees to try and compensate for the loss of funding. This increase will set fees and tuition for in-state undergrads at $4,230 per year and graduate students at $5,214 a year. In addition Teacher Credential student fees will also increase by 5 percent which puts tuition at $4,908 per year. Previous increases, combined with this 5 percent bump could cause even more students to shy away from a CSU and attend another California college, or go out of state. (more…)
Archive for June, 2010
CSU Fee Increases Likely to Decrease Enrollment
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Judge Rules That UC Berkeley Police Search Was Illegal
Friday, June 25th, 2010UC Berkeley police are in the news again, for searching a journalist’s camera after a December 11 protest on the college campus at Chancellor Robert Birgeneau’s home. The issue at hand was weather or not the search of the journalist David Morse’s camera was done properly in accordance with the law. Last week Alameda County Superior Judge Yolanda Northridge ruled that the search by UC Berkeley police was illegal, and ordered the California university to return all copies of the photographs to Morse. This ruling was well received by many journalist’s, as the judge upheld the state law which restricts the police from searching journalists’ unpublished work. (more…)
Tips for California College Graduates Hunting for Jobs
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Many California college students just graduated and are now in the pursuit of a job that utilizes the degree they worked so hard to earn. Spending time to earn an associates, bachelors, or masters degree is all for the payoff of a better job that you enjoy. Ideally you want something close to a dream job, but if you do not hustle to land that job, then someone might beat you to it. The current job market is improving, but still very competitive as many qualified job candidates fight it out to land each job. (more…)
6 Ideas to Succeed in a College in California
Monday, June 14th, 2010Succeeding in college is a big commitment, as it will take many years for you to complete your degree, depending on if you are working towards an associates, bachelors, or masters degree. Focusing on the end goal of graduation is very important, but there are many things you can do along the way which will help you succeed. There are many facets of college and the classes you will take, all of which must be given proper attention throughout your years in school. While there are a number of ways to succeed in college, the best approach is to find a combination of techniques which work best for you. Below you will find a handful of ideas to help you succeed in college in California. (more…)
5 Tips to Stay Healthy While in College in California
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Staying healthy in college can be tough, as life is busy and many students end up eating any fast food they can get their hands on. In addition to eating poorly, many college students just do not focus on being healthy as they have so many other competing priorities occupying their schedule, for which they’re not accustomed. College in California can mean a lot of sitting, as you sit in class and sit to study, which takes up a lot of your time. Therefore it is easier for people to get out of shape, as they do not get much movement and exercise. There are so many unhealthy things to do in college in California that it is good to know the healthy things to do. Below is a list of 5 tips to help you stay healthy while attending a California college. (more…)
5 Study Tips For a California College Student
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Life as a California college student can be hectic, as you have to attend a lot of classes, study, spend time with friends, and possibly work a job. Therefore you have to be efficient with your time and make sure you devote enough attention to school work so you can graduate. Studying in college is much different than high school as the classes and tests are more intense, so students need to produce more effort to learn all of the new information. Overall you still want to have a good balance, so that you have time to enjoy college life while getting good grades. Below are some helpful study tips that should allow you to be more effective. (more…)
UCSD Report Discusses Hot Careers for College Graduates
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010A recent report released by the University of California San Diego Extension discussed 14 careers which are hot this year for college graduates. This study does not go in depth as to what all the jobs pay and the number of jobs available for college graduates, but does give you a sense of what careers are hot right now for those graduating college. Across the 14 careers the main themes which dominate are technology, health, and science. However there are a few careers which stand out as abtut unique for this type of report on hot careers. (more…)
