Transitions....

    Since my topic is so specific about transferring to Santa Clara I did not find much similarity between others blog and mine. The only one that I sort of could connect to was John Nash.It is difficult for athletes to transfer from jc to 4 yr universities.

Week 2:SCU

So.... it has already been 2 weeks of my new academic transition from West Valley college to Santa Clara University. All I can say is wow,even though it has only been a short period of time at my new institution I have experienced a great deal of difference between the two schools. The first thing I noticed is the cost for everything from food,books,and even parking are substantially more and that everything is a lot more hectic then WVC.I never thought I would have to stand in a 20 minute line to pay $8 bucks for a cheese burger and soda from a school cafeteria. Along with the obvious cost increase on most of everything at SCU I also noticed a big difference in the speed increase from semester to quarter system. Everything is much more fast pace,and I  feel that I kind of like the idea of being done with a class quicker but dislike that amount of content one is suppose to absorb in such short time

In continuance, I love the classes I am in and the higher academic challenge the SCU provides me with.I love embracing the knowledge in which my professors share in regards to the academic classes.So far I am really enjoying all aspects SCU.

Pros and Cons of SCU

Here is a clip on a students opinion of SCU....

Cool Article regarding the use of Technology in schools today...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100810094617.htm

Week 7

So its already almost more then half way through my first quarter at SCU.So far I have experienced both ups and downs as far as my transistion from a jr college with a semester style to a private university with the quaters.I am not to sure if I enjoy the pace of the classes I feel they are rushed and compacted in such litte time. I sort of enjoy learning and taking tme with subjects I m interested in . However,I was told by other SCU students I will learn to adjust and begin to enjoy how fast classes we will see....

The next aspect I have experienced how helpful the staff and professors are with their students. I have had so many questions and concerns as far as my educational performance and admission/aid help,and I have  always seem to find someone willing to help.

All in all I feel I look forward to continue my journey and accomplishing my first quarter at SCU.


**P.S.
Any one have any tips on being sucessfull at SCU???

Week 3:SCU

Here is an interesting article on the the transition from a Community College to a 4 year university:


http://crw.sagepub.com/content/29/2/29.short