_Speaks Out:_ What advice would you give to incoming students?

Fidel De La Peña
Third-year, political science and economics

“Have a balance between social life and keeping up with your academics. It’s important because too much social life and people forget what they came here for, but too much studying and you lose enthusiasm for your classes.”

Jesse Orrall
Third-year, film

“The first three weeks, meet as many people as you can because that’s when everyone is fresh and wants to meet people. Get involved with as many things as you can and be nice to everyone, you never know when you’ll see them again.”

Tiffany Ip
Second-year, biochemistry*

“Read ahead in class, don’t procrastinate and find as many opportunities to get involved as possible. Do what you enjoy, not something that’s purely for a career.”

Samuel Temblador
Third-year, American literature and culture

“Take full advantage of all campus resources, especially the Academic Advancement Program and the Student Activities Center. And know that there is such a thing as the test bank.”

Steve Chenpanas
Fifth-year, geography

“Go to office hours, get to know your professors. They’re not just there to teach you, they can become your mentors as well “