• CSUSM NOTES
  • Ashley
  • John
  • Different Pathways
  • Clubs
  • Internships
  • Programs
  • Research at CSUSM
  • Paying for college
  • Scholarships and Grants
  • Life after CSUSM
  • Upcoming Events at CSUSM
  • STEM Activity
• Conclusion

CSUSM NOTES

Ashley

• First generation college student
• Raised in Palm Springs
• Had little knowledge of college
• smaller campus so she got to know students and professors better

John

• CS major
• cal state san marcos was a poultry farm before it was built
• their have built a new engineering building and plan to build more
• college with biggest socio economic change
• Debt free college student

Different Pathways

• Chem
• Biochemistry
• Physics
• Applied Physics
• Biology
• Comp Sci
• Comp engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Clubs

• Cybersecurity
• Robotics
• 3D printing
• Women in STEM
• Society of Women Engineers

Internships

• Period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period if time
• Can be found by joining clubs, checking emails, attending campus events, googling
• Apply even if you feel unqualified
• Ask others to look over your essays in your application

Programs

• Summer Scholars Program 10 week summer program that provides research experience aimed at career development and preparation for graduate school
• Quantum Bridge Program 4 week program for those in CSUSM

Research at CSUSM

• Terrestrial Ecosystem
• Algae
• Cancer Cell

Paying for college

two typed of loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. Direct subsidized and direct unsubsidized loans are federal student loans offered by the US Department of Education to help eligible students cover for the cost of college

• Subsidized Loans do not accrue interest while you are in school at lease half time or during deferment periods
• Unsubsidized Loans does accrue interest while you are in school and during grace periods

it is on you to look for your scholarships

Try to Pay back loans 6 months after you graduate

Scholarships and Grants

• apply for FAFSA, studentaid.gov
• check email for scholarship opportunities
• Google
• financial aid office

Life after CSUSM

• Continue to graduate school or other professional programs
• Become educators
• Careers in the field

Upcoming Events at CSUSM

• Cougar Blue Day Saturday April 8

STEM Activity

In this STEM activity, we used batteries, electrical wires, tape, and a something that looked like a toothbrush head to and wire it so that the toothbrush head would vibrate. The project itself was not that difficult, so I thought outside the box and borrowed other people’s tooth brushes, batteries, and wires. Stacking the batteries the wiring the the toothbrushes would increase the intensity that the toothbrush vibrated at and it was possible to wire two toothbrushes with one battery. Unfortunately, I only have the video of the initial project.

Video Link

Conclusion

I think I might apply for CSUSM, but I don’t think I will choose it as my college if I get in but have other choices. However, I did learn a lot of new things about college, especially regarding student loans. It is useful to know that there are different types of loans, and that one could accumulate interest during your time in school and one that doesn’t.