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Management 306

School Information (Example 1)

To: Penny Garzon From: Beshoy Salib Date: January 23, 2018 Subject: RE: Questions About College Life

Hey Penny! How's auntie and uncle? I hope they're doing great and of course I remember your sister. Me and her were such great friends in high school! I'm glad she went to Ohio State University, I heard that's an awesome school! But you wanna know what's better? CSUSB! I'm so glad that you're considering CSUSB as your college of choice since it's such an awesome school. We have a beautiful campus, a great community and some of the best professors a college can offer. In addition to that, we have so many clubs and activities around campus for you to choose from. I've been going to CSUSB for almost 4 years now and I loved every moment of it. Of course I had some ups and downs but overall, it's been an unforgettable experience. I see that you have more questions for me, and I'll try my best to answer them to the best of my ability.

The keyword here is time management, if your skilled at managing your time, the workload isn't going to be as bad. When it comes down to the difficulty of the work, it all depends on what major you're going to choose and how much your interest level is when it comes to that major. I personally think that every major has its easy classes but also its fair share of difficult classes. The workload is going to start off easy at first but then it'll get more difficult the more you go on towards graduation. The easiest classes are most likely going to be your lower division classes since they're just the basics of your major. The most difficult classes you'll take will most likely be your majors' upper division classes since they're essentially advanced level classes of your major. Compared to high school, I would say that college work is easier for the most part, due to how flexible you are with classes and time. In high school, you're stuck there from 8am to 3pm with around 6 classes back to back, which can be very difficult on the brain to handle.

Homework in college is a lot more chill than it is in high school. I would say that the majority of your classes are going to have little to no homework assignments. With college, you'll have so much time between classes to study and relax before your next class starts. With that flexibility, it makes the workload in college seem a lot simpler than it is in high school. When it comes to managing college and a part-time job, I say that it's doable, but it could get difficult later. Time management is going to play a huge role when it comes to managing a job and classes. Like I said before, the beauty of college in general is the flexibility of your schedule. Depending on the availability of the classes you want, you can only have classes two days per week, allowing you to have a part time job for the rest of the week. I wouldn't recommend juggling classes and a part time job, but if you must, it's definitely possible.

When it comes to how accessible professors are, it all depends. I've had some professors that are super busy and some that are free most of the time. I'm actually glad that you asked this question since there's this thing called office hours that's located on the syllabus. Every professor has a specific time slot dedicated to students. During those hours, you can just go to your professor's office and have a one-on-one talk with them just like you want! You'll sometimes have professors that require you to schedule an appointment with them since they're so busy and not available at those office hours all the time. I personally haven't been to any office hours before, but I remember my friends telling me how simple and easy it was for them to just simply go to their professor's office. So that's something you'll definitely not need to worry about, as professors will always have time for a one-on-one chat with you.

Regarding your social question; Here's a good example of how social CSUSB can be! When I was taking ADMIN 210 in winter quarter, my friends and I were struggling in that class. So I decided to send out an email to all ADMIN 210 students, telling them to meet at the library at a specific location and time. Fast forward towards finals week, and we were reserving a room with a 12-person team, constantly learning from each other. That one email encouraged students to seek help and communicate with others. From my past experience, CSUSB students are very social, and willing to help and seek help whenever they have the time to do so. To answer your fraternities and sororities question, I've personally never joined a fraternity, nor do I hear anything about them, giving me the impression that fraternities aren't so popular. Same goes with sororities since none of my female friends ever talked about joining any, nor have I heard anyone talking about it in general. So in terms of popularity, I would say no to both of them. Now let's talk about the fun stuff! When it comes to students doing things for fun, there's so much to do! Starting off with Coyote Fest, one of the most famous festivals on campus. CSUSB brings in carnival games, entertainment by CSUSB ASI students, and so much food! In addition to Coyote fest, we also have fantastic concerts by our music team. We have Guitar concerts, Vocal concerts, and my personal favorite, Jazz concerts! CSUSB has so much to offer when it comes to having fun, and I really do hope you take advantage of everything it has to offer you Penny.

I'm glad that you're into debate Penny! CSUSB does have a debate team, and it's called the Forensics Team. The coolest part about them is that they get to travel the world and have debates about real life topics, which sounds like something you would definitely enjoy Penny! CSUSB also offers a class called Comm 180, which is a class that's all about debating. So hopefully you take advantage of both your options Penny!

CSUSB is an amazing school Penny, and I really do hope you become a coyote one day! Maybe me and you can take the same classes and hang out again, like the old days! Hopefully I answered your questions clearly enough for you to decide if CSUSB is the right school for you! Tell Marguerite to visit me sometime. Take care and have fun college hunting Penny!

Management 306

School Information (Example 2)

To: Penny Garzon From: Mirna Holguin Date: October 14, 2014 Subject: CSUSB Information

Hello, Penny! Of course I remember Marguerite! After we graduated and she moved out of state we lost touch and we haven't been able to reconnect since. Nevertheless, send her my best. After reading your email, I was very impressed with how focused you are as a sophomore already looking at prospective colleges, and I would be more than happy to answer your questions about Cal State San Bernardino.

Well to start off, I want to let you know that the work really isn't that much harder than in high school, but rather its more about how well you apply yourself and the time you dedicate to it. So how it basically works is that unlike high school, you tailor your schedule to the days and times you want. You're used to the full eight hour five days a week routine, and here it's not like that at all. Each class requires a certain amount of lecture and study time. Let's say you only want to come to school twice a week, be it Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Well that means that each class you take is an hour and fifty minutes long for which you must set aside a recommended two hours of studying for each day you come to this lecture. This study time is all up to you because lectures aren't really mandatory and so it is entirely your responsibility how it is you choose to manage your time. You are treated as an adult here simply because it is your choice to be here. The work in itself isn't really hard and neither is the work load as long as you know how to spread it out and learn not to procrastinate. Lectures are meant to reiterate what you study at home and two hours of class time will never be enough to truly grasp a concept so don't let that trick you into thinking that just because you show up to class it will be enough to be successful in class. This brings me to the topic of units. Here our classes are structured as every class being valued a certain number of units. In order to be considered a full time student, you must take a total of twelve units which equals three classes of four units each. Now in high school we were accustomed to six classes a day and so you may think that only three classes is nothing in comparison, but you must take into account the extra two hours a day of study time per class you have to give. Don't underestimate the number and take that into consideration if you decide to work part time. I currently work part time as do most students here on campus, and I take a full sixteen-unit load. It is very doable but I always have to remind myself to manage my time wisely and be on top of my school work so that it doesn't accumulate.

To answer your question regarding professors, it is really a give and take relationship. The instructors here are very knowledgable and very helpful if you reach out to them. At the beginning of every quarter the professors provide you with all of their contact information including email address, phone number, and office hours. Office hours are basically extra time outside of class where you can personally go and talk to the instructor about any questions or concerns you may have about the course. This extra time is extremely valuable and you should definitely take advantage of it especially if you want more of a one-on-one experience with the professor. Classes here in the university consist of as many as two hundred students, and so its impossible for a professor to dedicate attention to each individual student during class time.

Their accessibility as you can see is completely dependent on whether or not you take advantage of the resources they provide for you, and although it may seem daunting, talking to them one-on-one will grant you access to their expertise on their subject matter. Like there are good professors however, there are also not so good ones. When you're getting ready to register for your classes it is always a good idea to check the professor's rating on ratemyprofessor.com. Here, past students from the university provide a grade on every professor and the course they taught based on certain criteria such as easiness, helpfulness, and clarity as well as a brief outline of their class to give you an idea of their quality as a professor based on fellow classmates' experience. It is a very handy tool to utilize if you want to make sure you will end up with a professor who meets your educational needs.

The social life here on campus is actually really calm in comparison to other campuses. This is mostly a commuter school so in order to truly get the most out of your college experience you really have to invest the time into joining clubs or perhaps a sorority. CSUSB has a wide array of both academic clubs as well as more social organizations such as fraternities and sororities. Even if you choose to not join either of those, you can still enjoy your college experience by taking advantage of the various events the university hold such as concerts, comedy shows, carnivals, and dances. There are tons of ways to have fun here on campus and a lot of the events are free, you just have to keep your eyes and ears open.

Lastly, CSUSB does have an excellent debate club known as the "Forensic Team" headed by "Coach" Shawnee Biggerstaff. If you have any further questions regarding the team in the near future you can contact her directly at [email protected]. As I mentioned before, CSUSB has various academic and social clubs that will keep your options open when you decide to join one. There is even a whole week dedicated to the clubs displaying themselves to prospective members where you can meet and greet with them till you find one that matches your interests.

I hope that this was as useful as possible and that I provided the insight you were hoping to receive. If you have any other questions please feel free to write to me again. I look forward to hearing from you again and hear which college you end up choosing. I wish you the best of luck in your educational pursuits and enjoy the time you have left in high school because it really does go flying by.

Management 306

School Information (Example 3)

To: Penny Garzon From: Bibi Guerrero Date: April 21, 2016 Subject: Information About College

Greetings Penny! It is good to hear from you and the fact that you are interested in learning more about other colleges like CSUSB. It makes me happy to see how encourage you are in furthering your education by taking your time to explore other colleges and universities. Even though your sister and a good friend of mine, Marguerite Garzon, is currently going to a good university like Ohio State University, you will find that CSUSB is a diverse, fun, close to nature and high academic university. Hopefully with my following responses to your questions, I will be able to help you and show you how great of a university CSUSB is and has been to me over the years.

Regarding your first question about how difficult the work is? College in general is a time in your life where as a college student it is good to test your limits, give it your very best in each class and at the same time enjoy your life. Now, the workload compare to high school is it a bit more because as a college student you are expected to dedicate your own time in reading each chapter in the course before class, doing your homework and any projects that are assign to you. Keep in mind that the level of difficulty for each class depends on each student and how much time they personally dedicate to the class to learn and study for that course. For example, I remember my first year in college there was a class I was scared to take because I have heard from various students that that class was hard, that class was statistic. Once having taken that class and doing everything I was expected to do, I discover how fun and easy it was for me, but yet at the beginning of the course I was scared. Why? Because I had let the comments of other students influence me as to how I perceive that class. Only you could determine if that class if hard for you or easy.

As to your second question about if it is manageable to have a part-time job and go to school. Yes, it is manageable. It is a natural thing for a college student to be going to school and having a part-time job. You will be surprise as to how many students are studying full time and going to work part-time. The secret in being able to do good in school while going to work, is on how well you manage your time. I remember the first quarter I had to work part-time and go to school fulltime, it was hard for me at first. With time, I learned how to manage both worlds by learning how to manage my time. A way you could manage your time is by having an agenda where you write down all the important dates, things that you have to do in school and in work. As simple as it sounds, this is a good way, as for a college student, to manage their time and this method has personally help me a lot!

For your third question about if the instructors are accessible and if you could have a one-on-one time with them? The instructors always try their best to make themselves accessible to the students. At the beginning of each course the instructor goes over the different timings and days they are in their office or in school. As a student it is important to email them before going to seek out help or ask any questions so that you know if they are currently free or if they are not they will let you know. Another thing you could do is set up an appointment with them where you could have that one-on-one time. For example with each instructor, if I have a question, I make it a habit to email them before hand or set up an appointment. This way is always beneficial for you and for them.

As for your fourth question about if fraternities or sororities are popular and what is the social life like at CSUSB? Like mention previously, CSUSB is a diverse university so you are able to meet many people from all over the world and learn about their different cultures. Like for example in one of my upper division classes, I met a classmate, who is now a good friend of mine that was from Ireland and I was able to learn a lot from their culture. It is exciting to know that for each class you take you might meet someone from a different country. As for the fraternities and sororities, it is a popular thing for college students to be part of one of many fraternities and sororities available at CSUSB. Even though I'm not part of a sorority, I do have many friends who are in a fraternity or sorority and are always sharing stories as to how much fun they have in them. As to your other question of what people do for fun? Since CSUSB is surrounded by nature, a lot of college students either go for a hike, or decide to enjoy the nature by laying the grass. There's a lot of attractions near CSUSB like different malls, the beach, amusement parks, lakes and the mountains if you decide you want to camp. There is always something to do on your free time since CSUSB is close by to many places.

Regarding your last question about whether or not there's a debate club at CSUSB? This university does have a really good debate club where they go and compete both locally and nationally. Students who are part of this program have the opportunity to convert their debate abilities to skills. If you are interested in knowing more about this program you could contact Emily Edric through her email at [email protected].

I hope that these answers and hints about college life will be a good help to you in deciding which university you would like to become part of. Hopefully I have answered all your questions and if you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me at any time. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions for you! I wish you the best of luck in your journey of exploring different universities and I hope I get to see you around, if you decide to attend to CSUSB.