by compactscholars | May 14, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maria R. I think it is useful to reflect and imagine a new way of looking at old things because you never know you may realize something new about the situation and develop insight. I strongly believe that time management is an essential quality... read more
by compactscholars | May 13, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Being a Sophomore at SDSU has taught me some valuable skills and techniques to succeed. For the most part they are mainly things that impact me and help me improve as a whole. The first tip I would like to give out is to have a sleep schedule. I know... read more
by compactscholars | May 12, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Classes are coming to an end for a lot of us, soon enough we’ll all be done and going into a couple months of summer. It’s good to look at this time to refresh but also stay productive in whatever way you can. Spend time talking with friends... read more
by compactscholars | May 11, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo As some of you might have seen, on Thursday May 7th, there was an email sent to those that received some relief fund through AidLink. This was due to the CARES Act which stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. As the name... read more
by compactscholars | May 8, 2020 | Dear Compact.. | 0 Comments
How can students go about speaking to an instructor that has made the course harder since going virtual rather than be a little more comprehending given the circumstances? Some faculty have responded differently to the transition to moving fully online, as such, some... read more
by compactscholars | May 7, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo This is the last week of classes for the fall semester and the week when finals begin. I am excited to be done with another semester here at SDSU but at the same time I am not looking forward to my weekend next week. I have a midterm on Friday, two... read more
by compactscholars | May 5, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Finals are coming up for many students including myself, I have 4 exams I need to take all cramped into a 3 day period. I can already feel the stress coming as I start to prepare for these exams I’m going to have to take. There are some important tips you... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 30, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maya R I believe collaboration in the professional world is very important. I think that it helps improve yourself because you learn how to deal with others. There will always be someone that you don’t want to work with and learning how to communicate... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 29, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Melody B. Going into college, my excitement was minimal. I wasn’t excited for college, not because I loved high school or I dreaded adulthood, but because it all just felt like the natural progression of things. I was just indifferent. I wanted to go to... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 28, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon One of my favorite instagram accounts I follow is @bossbabe.inc. They are such an uplifting and encouraging account that personally helps to make me feel motivated about reaching the goals I have within my own life. There is a community of female... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 27, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo If you read the email sent out last week about changing your grading option and also having a flexible withdrawal option up to May 7. I will be providing some more information on the process to change your grading option to credit/ no credit and also... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 23, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo I recently started reading The Power of When by Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist, also known as the “sleep doctor” who is part of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a diplomat of the American Board of Sleep, and I was intrigued by the... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 22, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Noal L. Self-Awareness and thinking strategically are key for college success. I learned, and am still learning, the importance of balance and being aware of the world that surrounds me. Social, studious and sane – keep it all. For myself, being... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 21, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Many of us envision a future of success and fulfillment that carries out into our lives, families and friends. We ask ourselves who we want to be and what we want the future to look like for us. The vision and dreams we choose to pursue have a lot to do... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 20, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Spring semester is drawing to an end and Summer draws near. For some of us that means a nice prolonged break, for others it means that they want to stay ahead. For this week’s topic I will be discussing some of the options that you could take... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 16, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Most of us have seen the meme of Shia LaBeouf where he says “Just do it. Make your dreams come true …” but how can someone just do it if they don’t feel like doing it. As college students we may feel unmotivated at times and that is totally fine. We... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 15, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Anonymous One tip I would give to incoming freshman is to BE ORGANIZED!!! Throughout high school, you can often get by without a planner and be fine. In college you will not be as lucky. I learned this pretty soon into the semester. I didn’t buy one... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 14, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon It’s easy for our days to get blurred now that we’re all learning virtually. It’s a completely different learning environment that requires more attention. There are lecture recordings that are being posted on Blackboard for students to watch,... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 13, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo For this week’s topic I will be discussing some of the steps that I have been implementing in order to stay productive while at home. Staying productive was a challenge for me at the start of the transition to online classes because I wasn’t... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 9, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Soleil R. I’m passionate about self-love and self-health. I think loving yourself is key to success in pretty much anything. If you’re happy with yourself and who you are you can focus your energy on other things and while doing those things you can be... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 8, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Daniel D. One major piece of advice I have for any of the incoming commuter students is learning how to manage your time. This was the biggest obstacle for me as I thought that my habit of procrastinating will stop now that I’m in college and doing... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 7, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Handshake is an app that helps to connect college students with great job opportunities near them. Maybe you’ve been in search of a job for some time now and haven’t been able to find one that suits your needs. Or maybe you need help improving your resume... read more
by compactscholars | Apr 6, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Seeing as we are in lockdown mode and we need to stay in our homes during this time, it can get pretty boring with the more time that we now have. I will list down some of the activities that I do to stay active, entertained and motivated. With all... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 26, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo “To do this Assignment or not to do it?” is a question that you might have on a regular basis and it makes you less productive. Being productive as defined by the dictionary is “the effectiveness of productive effort”, as such as how much time you... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 24, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Now that classes are online and there is more flexibility with everyone’s schedule you might have some free time. One of the things you can do in your free time is attend a design thinking workshop. Design thinking goes through several steps... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 23, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Since most of the SDSU’s resources and all classes have moved to online sessions, most of them are using zoom for lectures, office hours and to schedule appointments for advising etc…. This week I will be presenting a tutorial on how to use zoom so... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 19, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo It’s that time again that we all dread — it’s midterm season! I know, I know, it’s time for our stress levels to be at an all time high. I am here to relay some recommendations on how to study so that you are able to do good on your upcoming... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 18, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Sarvenaz K. The one essential piece of advice I have for incoming freshman commuter students entering San Diego State University in future years would be this: pay attention to yourself and yourself only. The first year can be tricky. There is temptation... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 17, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon In order to take safety precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus, classes have been moved online. In addition, public events on campus have been cancelled; some of which include Gradfest, Explore SDSU, and all sporting events. Students that live on... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 17, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo As we all know, we are amidst a pandemic and there is a lot of miscommunication and misinformation through people via social media or even rumors that are being spread. That is the reason for the title ‘Stay Alert, Not Anxious’. This... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 12, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maya R I believe collaboration in the professional world is very important. I think that it helps improve yourself because you learn how to deal with others. There will always be someone that you don’t want to work with and learning how to communicate... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 11, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Karyme A. One of the most essential advice/tip for incoming freshman commuter students entering SDSU in future years is DO NOT PROCRASTINATE IN ANY MOMENT. You are not in high school anymore, and university is not easy as high school. You will need to put... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 10, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Applying for scholarships at SDSU has just gotten that much easier. Open since March 1st the application portal “Aztec Scholarships” allows students the chance to apply for university scholarships through just one application.There are over 850... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 9, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo For this week, I would like to share one of my favorite hobbies that I like to watch when I have time. Since I was a kid, I always liked race cars and until 2 years ago, I started to get into Formula 1 or F1. In F1, there are 20 of the world’s best... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 6, 2020 | Alumni Spotlight, Feature Fridays | 0 Comments
Name: Jacob Veritas Major at SDSU: Television, Film and New Media Graduated: May 2018 What is your greatest accomplishment at SDSU and what do you think this accomplishment says about you? I’ve used my experiences as SDSU to write my new urban fantasy novel,... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 5, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Being involved on campus creates more opportunities for you. Now I bet that you have heard that statement before, and I would have to agree with it. As someone who is part of esports club and EOP R.I.S.E, I have some insight on how student clubs and... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 4, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Piolo T. My advice to all incoming freshman is that don’t lose yourself and be you. It’s difficult to not lose yourself in college because everything changes, even as it stays the same. It may sound like I’m contradicting myself but losing yourself will... read more
by compactscholars | Mar 3, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo The concept of writing notes can be seen as something tedious and time consuming but they are important since they help us understand the material that we are learning. Last semester I wrote a blog on some of the different types of methods that might... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 28, 2020 | Feature Fridays | 0 Comments
This week’s Student Spotlight features Compact Scholars who participated in the first Compact in Greece study abroad experience in Summer 2019. Watch the video above to learn all about their experience and their new found love for exploring various cultures! For... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 26, 2020 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maria R. I think it is useful to reflect and imagine a new way of looking at old things because you never know you may realize something new about the situation and develop insight. I strongly believe that time management is an essential quality, that is... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 25, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon A recently opened center has been opened to provide a welcoming center for Latinx community members at SDSU. The Latinx Resource Center is located at the Chicana and Chicano Collections section of the SDSU Library. It is said that “services will include a... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 21, 2020 | Feature Fridays, Student Spotlight | 0 Comments
Christian Cortez is a Compact Scholar from Chula Vista High School and is majoring in Computer Science. In this week’s Student Spotlight, Christian shares his career goals, campus involvement and more! Click on the video above to learn more about... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 20, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Written By: Roxana Becerril When the topic of college is brought up, most high school students are quick to change the subject in hopes of dodging stressful conversations about majors, classes, expectations and requirements. The negative connotation associated with... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 19, 2020 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maria R. I think it is useful to reflect and imagine a new way of looking at old things because you never know you may realize something new about the situation and develop insight. I strongly believe that time management is an essential quality, that is... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 18, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon When faced with all the various food options available at State or any college for that matter, it’s hard trying to save your money. As the day goes on it’s only natural for us to get hungry and want to buy food from restaurants, fast food places, or even... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 18, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo One fourth of the semester has officially passed and we are now amid midterm season! This week I want to focus on how to destress and be healthier for the rest of the semester. Right now might appear to be the calm before the storm so hopefully we... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 14, 2020 | Feature Fridays, Student Spotlight, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Haley Torres is a Compact Scholar from Hilltop High School majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with hopes of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. In this week’s Student Spotlight, Haley shares her campus involvement, what she loves most about SDSU, ways she has... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 13, 2020 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Alberto G. Work as hard as you can, but when you need a break, be sure to take it!The most important thing that I can tell an incoming student is to work as hard as possible, even if that means not sleeping. The reward will come slowly but surely. I have... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 12, 2020 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Toni M. I really believe that if you do what you’re passionate about, the money will follow; which is something I live by and has been true thus far. I think the best advice I could give to incoming freshmen would be: don’t afraid to fail, don’t be... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 11, 2020 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Amy Leon Have you ever seen Shark Tank? It’s a show with great opportunity for many entrepreneurs wanting to expand their businesses. Here at SDSU I came across something I like to call a mini Shark Tank opportunity! Zip LaunchPad is a business incubator that helps... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 10, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo As three weeks have already come and gone and our schedules are full of homework and assignments, it may be difficult to stay motivated. I want to share some of the things that I have done this semester to keep on the grind. I’ve also added a... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 7, 2020 | Feature Fridays, Student Spotlight | 0 Comments
Paulina Lerma is a Compact Scholar majoring in Civil Engineering. She recently participated and completed an internship with the Disney College Program. In this week’s Student Spotlight, Paulina shares with us: how she heard about the internship, about the... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 5, 2020 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Alyssa L. I’m passionate about people, art, film, equality, educating others, intersectional feminism, loving and caring for others/those in need, etc. I could make small and large changes everyday. Taking the time to love on someone by listening to them... read more
by compactscholars | Feb 3, 2020 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robeldo Welcome back to classes fellow students! I hope that these past two weeks have been an easy transition into school mode. Personally, I prefer Spring semester because I feel like it goes much faster and after, we have summer break which is nice and... read more
by compactscholars | Dec 12, 2019 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Name: Denise Garcia High School: Otay Ranch High School Major: Environmental/Civil Engineer Expected Graduation Year: 2019 Favorite Quote: “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have... read more
by compactscholars | Dec 9, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo This is the last week of classes for the fall semester and the week when finals begin. I am excited to be done with another semester here at SDSU but at the same time I am not looking forward to my weekend next week. I have a midterm on Friday, two... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 27, 2019 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Soleil R. I’m passionate about self-love and self-health. I think loving yourself is key to success in pretty much anything. If you’re happy with yourself and who you are you can focus your energy in other things and while doing those things you can be... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 25, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo As we are heading towards a nice relaxing break, I wanted to inform you of being HIP! HIP is an acronym that stands for High Impact Practices. For example, these may consist of studying abroad, internships, undergraduate research, service learning... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 21, 2019 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submission by Sierra K. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! One tip for future commuter freshman is to not be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things that test the boundaries of how you or others already define you. Whether it’s talking to a... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 20, 2019 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Aldahi E. I’m passionate about self-love and self-health. I think loving yourself is key to success in pretty much anything. If you’re happy with yourself and who you are you can focus your energy in other things and while doing those things you can be... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 19, 2019 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Paulina Cortez On Tuesday, November 12th while students were studying hard for their classes at the Love Library, everything goes dark. As students are confused, they come to realize that the power was out at the library. Little did they know, the lights were out... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 18, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo I recently started reading The Power of When by Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist, also known as the “sleep doctor” who is part of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a diplomat of the American Board of Sleep, and I was intrigued by the... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 5, 2019 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Paulina Cortez Guess what Aztecs? Its Homecoming week at SDSU! In other words, the annual homecoming football game is coming up and will take place on Saturday, November 9 against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack. Kickoff starts at 7:30 pm at the San Diego County... read more
by compactscholars | Nov 5, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Networking in College is important and it could help you out in the future. I am not talking about the online networks or wifi. Networking, as defined online, is interacting with others to exchange information to develop professional or social... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 31, 2019 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Alberto G. Work as hard as you can, but when you need a break, be sure to take it! The most important thing that I can tell an incoming student is to work as hard as possible, even if that means not sleeping. The reward will come slowly but surely. I have... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 30, 2019 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Alejandria T. Coming into college I am learning how to better communicate and build a future around my passion for kindness. I get very upset when I hear about people hurting other people. People discriminating other people. People inferiorizing other... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 29, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo It’s past the halfway mark for the semester, and some of us may not be feeling comfortable with our note taking strategies. I will be presenting three different note taking strategies and some of my personal strategies that help me out, to help you... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 22, 2019 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Paulina Cortez You may be walking around campus the next couple of days and spot ads for “Aztec Rock Hunger” and wonder, what is that? Is that free food? As much as the next college student loves free food, that is not what Aztec Rock Hunger is. Aztec Rock Hunger... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 22, 2019 | Talk About It Tuesdays | 0 Comments
By Paulina Cortez Aztecs can you believe it, we are officially at the midpoint of the semester?! Time is going by so fast; it feels as if I just started my classes. Time only gets faster rom there, sooner or later it will be thanksgiving break, then a hardcore week of... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 9, 2019 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Vince M. Surpassing yourself means performing something better than you expected, and achieving beyond an established goal. When attempting to surpass yourself, you shouldn’t leave everything to chance because this makes everything you do unpredictable,... read more
by compactscholars | Oct 8, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo As students, we tend to have high stress levels due to the constant workloads that we have or due to personal reasons which affect our daily life. I’d like to share with you how I manage my stress levels and hope that they may also help you relieve... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 23, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo It’s that time again that we all dread — it’s midterm season! I know, I know, it’s time for our stress levels to be at an all time high. I am here to relay some recommendations on how to study so that you are able to do good on your upcoming... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 18, 2019 | Letters to Future Scholars, Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
Submitted by Maya R I believe collaboration in the professional world is very important. I think that it helps improve yourself because you learn how to deal with others. There will always be someone that you don’t want to work with and learning how to communicate... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 16, 2019 | Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo “To do this Assignment or not to do it?” is a question that you might have on a regular basis and it makes you less productive. Being productive as defined by the dictionary is “the effectiveness of productive effort”, as such as how much time you... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 5, 2019 | Throwback Thursdays | 0 Comments
Submission by Martha C. My advice for incoming commuter freshmen is don’t be afraid. The idea of college is already scary in high school, and seeing many new faces doesn’t help, but you need to overcome this fear. Be comfortable with the uncomfortable because college... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 4, 2019 | Wisdom Wednesdays | 0 Comments
By Hannah J. I have 7 feelings about college. One: I am EXCITED to create the crazy and fun college memories that everybody has. Two: I am STRESSED about how time consuming it all is, considering I also have a full time job. I don’t really have time to do all the... read more
by compactscholars | Sep 2, 2019 | Events, Misc. Mondays | 0 Comments
By Rafael Robledo Congratulations to the newly admitted Compact Scholars who are now a part of our Aztec family. I hope that the transition from high school to SDSU has been easygoing. I know that the first week is quite chaotic and hectic. My words of encouragement... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 12, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Chris Kjonaas Although sixteen students from the San Diego State University (SDSU) Compact Scholars Program’s inaugural Compact Abroad in Greece cohort returned home after two weeks of travel and service on June 4th, Greece wasn’t quite finished with all of us just... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 6, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Sydney McCown When our instructor told us that we had been assigned a writing activity that required us to go visit a location in Athens and write for one hour, I clenched my teeth and my eyes snapped shut. I had come to Greece to work with asylum seekers and... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 5, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
By Marc Gonzalez “Take what you can, give nothing back.” While this quote is from a Johnny Depp pirate movie, I think it emulates an American ideology of overcoming of obstacles for personal gain. This is part of the mindset I had prior to arriving to Greece, then... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 4, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 2 Comments
By Naomi Marroquin As I walked up the steps of The Imagine Project center entrance, it is the last day of fasting before Ramadan. The white plastered walls are painted with the phrase “you are safe here” in many different languages and colors. Tamar, who is the... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 4, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
By Kaylee Hammond As many of you know, coffee is a universal language across the globe. On the west coast of the United States, we often think of Starbucks as the local coffee shop, while on the east coast, Dunkin Donuts is considered a local spot. In Greece,... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 3, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
By Emely Nieto As the houses grew bigger and the water lightened to a teal shade, our plane approached Chios Island. The transparent turquoise of the water, the sparse vegetation and warm toned buildings immediately contrasted with Athens, which is some distance from... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 3, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Arely Marquez The first day that I walked in Athens’ streets, I was excited to explore the city, see the differences in culture, interact with local people, and try local food. One of the aspects of Athens and Greece in general that I wanted to explore was public... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 1, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
By Evannia Pekarek Life can feel like an out of control car with no breaks. These past few weeks have been crazy and emotional for me, starting even before our trip to Greece. On May 9th, 2019, I got a call from my stepdad at 8:14 a.m. He told me to stop everything I... read more
by compactscholars | Jun 1, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Abigail Castro Sitting atop Mount Lycabettus, the highest point in Athens, and looking out onto the surrounding city was breathtaking. As I came up the stairs and the view of Athens began to appear over the top of the stone wall, it was like nothing I had ever seen... read more
by compactscholars | May 31, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
By Daniela Huerta Hearing the soccer balls bounce off the fences surrounding the goal made my heart rate increase. Observing the seamless passes between the refugees, my palms started to get clammy, a drop of sweat found its way down my neck. As I stretch, my muscles... read more
by compactscholars | May 31, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Brianna Smith “3, 2, 1, go!” My calf muscles tightened and adrenaline rushed through my body as I began to sprint. The soles of my bare feet were set aflame with each stride across the worn asphalt as my friend Katie and I bounded across the 100 foot meter... read more
by compactscholars | May 29, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 2 Comments
By Valerie Stohr This weekday evening, half of our group and I (about ten of us), struggling through the difficulties of jet lag, decided to leisurely explore Athens in the summer heat rather than just sleep in our hotel. After riding the metro from Megaro Mousikis to... read more
by compactscholars | May 29, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 2 Comments
By Katie Mercer It was 8:00pm when my friends and I left the Athinais Hotel on Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias Street in search of dinner. Despite being famished and exhausted after a trek up to the iconic Acropolis earlier that day, the air around us was buzzing with... read more
by compactscholars | May 28, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
by Gabriela Castellanos I watched as my friends placed their feet inside the clear tank where tiny Garra Rufa fish rapidly swam excited to suction dead skin off their feet. As I stood next to the spa in the Monastiraki flea market, waiting for their 10 minutes with... read more
by compactscholars | May 28, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 1 Comment
by Priscilla Estrada The children’s laughter filled the basketball court on this unexpectedly sunny evening as we played together under the warm bright sun. It was supposed to rain sometime that day according to the weather forecast I had checked that morning. As I... read more
by compactscholars | May 24, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 0 Comments
By Leiana Talo Lepule My peers, advisors, in-country coordinator, and I in our large group of twenty-three travelers had been walking around the historical ruins of the Acropolis for about two hours before we gathered back at the front of the museum that stood next to... read more
by compactscholars | May 24, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 2 Comments
By Carlett Serratos Sweaty and tired, our stomachs empty and our frustration growing by the second, a few of the girls and I headed toward the small Athens neighborhood near Monastiraki Square. See, our day began quite nice actually. We visited the Acropolis and saw... read more
by compactscholars | May 23, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 2 Comments
by Samuel Gabbara-Venegas Compact Scholars and program leaders at the south slopes of the Acropolis, with the Parthenon in the background (prior to the steep hike to the top). We spent our first full day of the trip in Athens — and what an adventurous first day... read more
by compactscholars | May 22, 2019 | Compact Abroad | 3 Comments
by Amanda Fuller On this unusually rainy morning in San Diego, 19 Compact Scholars and their families gathered in front of Viejas Arena at 7:00AM to say goodbye. These students were about to embark on a two week faculty-led study abroad program in Greece. Accompanied... read more
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