by compactscholars | May 22, 2019 | Compact Abroad
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...
by compactscholars | Nov 9, 2018 | Alumni Spotlight
My name is Jessica Nicasio and I graduated in May 2016 with a B.S in Business Marketing and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Spanish. In my business, I help creative entrepreneurs and small business owners design a beautiful and modern website that converts. JNL Media...
by compactscholars | Apr 16, 2018 | Compact Abroad
Compact Scholar student Kyle Sablan recently studied abroad to Japan under the Gilman Scholarship and is eager to share his travel experience and tips with prospective study abroad students. Read his personally run blog Study Abroad at Yokohama National University;...
by compactscholars | Apr 9, 2018 | Compact Abroad
Compact Scholar student Kyle Sablan recently studied abroad to Japan under the Gilman Scholarship and is eager to share his travel experience and tips with prospective study abroad students. Read his personally run blog Study Abroad at Yokohama National University;...
by compactscholars | Oct 25, 2017 | Letters to Future Scholars
Submission by Lucia A. The most essential piece of advice for incoming freshmen commuter students entering SDSU in future years is to enjoy the privilege they have by being able to come to a university this beautiful. Not many get the chance to do so. So don’t waste...
by compactscholars | Oct 23, 2017 | Student Spotlight
Name: Jack Kennedy High School: Eastlake High School Major: Computer Engineering Expected Graduation: 2020 Favorite quote: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. Forrest Gump Hobby: Bodybuilding, Basketball What is your...
by compactscholars | Oct 17, 2017 | Letters to Future Scholars
Submission by Sierra K. 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 stranger, going to an event, or meeting with your...
by compactscholars | Oct 16, 2017 | Student Spotlight
Name: Tanya Suarez Major: Psychology Expected Graduation Date: 2018 Favorite Quote: “Independence is happiness” -Susan B. Anthony Hobby: Painting, listening to music, helping people, picking up trash, cleaning, organizing, working, making money, doing...
by compactscholars | Oct 9, 2017 | Student Spotlight
Name: Claudia Eguia High School: Eastlake High School Major: Chemical Physics Expected Graduation Date: 2019 Favorite Quote: “Finally, from so little sleeping and so much reading, his brain dried up and he went completely out of his mind.” Miguel Cervantes...
by compactscholars | Oct 3, 2017 | Letters to Future Scholars
Submission by Abdi H. The one piece of advice I have is to seek help early and often. In some classes, things will gradually get harder, like in my chemistry class. That doesn’t make you stupid, this is just new heights you’ve never been to academically. Help rooms...
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